Limitations in mobility and self-care are strong indicators of an individual's overall health status. Which of the following is true about rural adults?
1. Rural adults under 65 year of age are more likely to assess their health status as fair to poor.
2. A greater percentage of rural adults have chronic health problems.
3. Rural adults are less concerned about their health.
4. More rural adults experience mobility limitations than do metropolitan adults.
Question 2
Effective nursing practice starts with personal safety, and this remains important throughout the process. There are three sources of information that will help answer questions about personal safety when working in a community.
They include which of the following? Select all that apply.
1. Billboards in the area where the nurse is going
2. Other nurses, social workers, or health care providers who are familiar with the dynamics of a given community
3. Community members
4. The nurse's own observations
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