Assignment Content = Imagine you are a community health nurse assigned to care for a family with a newly diagnosed type-2 diabetic member. The diabetic family member, JK, is a 66-year-old African American woman with hypertension and asthma. JK lives in a food desert and does not drive. JK’s family visits her weekly, but they have complicated lives and are unable to provide daily care for her. Evaluate the following community health resources: United States Department of Agriculture Food Access Research Atlas Overview Food Access Research Atlas Map Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A Look Inside Food Deserts Small Food Stores and Availability of Nutritious Foods State Health Statistics American Nutrition Association USDA Defines Food Deserts Create a plan detailing opportunities for JK to gain adequate access to appropriate foods for one week. Your plan must address: Appropriate and realistic estimated budget Shopping locations Transportation means, routes, and timing Support services Compare JK’s community to your county (LOS ANGELES ) census data. Rubric Details = Maximum Score 150 points Evaluates and synthesizes resources accurately and correctly 13% of total grade Creates appropriate and realistic budget 13% of total grade Addresses shopping locations 13% of total grade Maps out transportation means, routes, and timing 13% of total grade Defines and explains available support services 21% of total grade Compares simulation community to existing county census data 13% of total grade Follows a structure that is clear and concise 7% of total grade Maintains a scholarly tone 7% of total grade
