Which Demographic Factors of a Community Are Important for the Nurse

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which demographic factors of a community are important for the nurse to consider when assessing a community?

• A)Census tract data can be used to determine needed agency staffing.
• B)Density of housing is associated with contagious infections.
• C)Ethnicity determines how health is defined and protected.
• D)Income determines what community services can be financed.

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