Which characteristic would the nurse assess in a family ...

[stevenposner]

Which characteristic would the nurse assess in a family experiencing multi-generational poverty?
 
  1. Repeated cycles of decreased educational opportunities leading to poorer income potential and poorer health outcomes
  2. Members not wishing to improve their life circumstances
  3. Decreased interest by lawmakers in reducing poverty circumstances
  4. Increased government efforts to provide money to improve incomes

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse that she lives in Section 8 housing. The nurse realizes eligibility for this program is determined by which of the following?
 
  1. Low-income guidelines.
  2. Family size.
  3. Geographic address.
  4. Employment history.

[shaquita]

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. The cycle of poverty is perpetuated when each subsequent generation continues to have poor education opportunities, which leads to decreased income potential that can affect health outcomes.
2. Family members may wish to improve their life circumstances, but don't have the same opportunities as those with better incomes.
3. Lawmakers remain interested in reducing poverty through legislation.
4. Government efforts have not focused on providing money to improve incomes, but on improving opportunities to allow people to improve their life circumstances

Answer to Question 2

1, 2
Explanation: 1. Low-income guidelines are used to determine if a person is eligible for Section 8 housing.
2. Family size is a factor for Section 8 housing.
3. Geographic address is not an indicator for Section 8 housing.
4. Employment history is not an indicator for Section 8 housing.

[stevenposner]

TYSM

[ryansturges]

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