1. Define therapeutic communication in the setting of nurse practitioner-patient relationships. What are the benefits to the patient when the nurse practitioner employs the use of therapeutic communication with the patients. Support your answer with evidence-based research. 
  Expectations
Initial Post
· Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
· Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years

2.  Examine Healthy People 2020 health promotion and disease prevention objectives.  Identify a health disparity and research this topic, how is it being addressed at both the local and national level.
  Expectations
Initial Post:
Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references 
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years 

Required Textbook and Readings
Edelman, C. L., & Kudzma, E. C.. (2018). Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 9th edition. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier, Mosby. ISBN: 978-0-323-416733
https://www.aquifer.org/ 
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-
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