A Nurse Is Attending a Lecture on Health Disparities

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is attending a lecture on health disparities.The education has been effective when the nurse states which of the following?

• A)"Inequalities in income and education are the root of many health disparities."
• B)"Today,there are no longer inequalities preventing access to health care."
• C)"Low education and low income levels are related to lower rates of health disparities."
• D)"Higher income is associated with more health disparities than lower income."

---

Definitions:

Poverty

describes the condition where individuals or communities lack financial resources or access to basic needs essential for maintaining a minimal standard of living.

Wealth Inequality

The unequal distribution of assets, wealth, and income among individuals or groups within a society, often leading to social and economic disparities.

Income Inequality

The uneven distribution of income within a population, leading to gaps between the wealthiest and the poorest members of society.

Marxist

Pertains to the theories and methodologies derived from the works of Karl Marx, focusing on class struggle, economic analysis, and societal change.