What Information Should the Nurse Collect When Assessing the Health

question 10

Multiple Choice

What information should the nurse collect when assessing the health status of a community?

• A)Air pollution levels
• B)Number of health food stores
• C)Most common causes of death
• D)Education level of the individuals

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Definitions:

Welfare Dependency

describes a situation where individuals or families continually rely on government benefits for their basic needs over an extended period, often leading to a cycle of poverty.

In-Kind Help

Non-monetary assistance provided in the form of goods or services, such as food, housing, or medical aid, rather than cash.

Welfare Recipients

Individuals or households that receive financial assistance or aid from government programs.

Poverty Line

The minimum level of income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate standard of living in a given country or region.