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1. The nurse is caring for a Chinese patient diagnosed with cancer who is suffering from pain, yet refuses analgesia administration. What type of health disparities is this patient exhibiting? a. Av oidable and acceptable b. Avoidable and unacceptable c. Unavoidable and acceptable d. Unavoidable and unacceptable ANS: B Health disparities that are avoidable and unacceptable unfortunately occur in healthcare settings and these are the targets of interventions. For example, a disparity in cancer pa...