A public health nurse working with a family living in poverty ...

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A public health nurse working with a family living in poverty recognizes that they are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards because they have (select all that apply):
 
  a. Limited funds to pay for health care
  b. Poor nutrition
  c. Homes located closer to hazardous waste sites
  d. Less education

Question 2

A client who has been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder and bipolar disorder has a:
 
  a. Disability
  b. Dual diagnosis
  c. Handicap
  d. Functional limitation

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Families living in poverty are more likely to experience environmental justice issues such as dis-proportionate environmental exposures. Sub-standard housing, living closer to hazardous waste sites, working in more hazardous jobs, poorer nutrition, and less access to quality health care all contribute to this issue. Although limited education is related to poverty, it is not discussed as causing an increase in environmental exposure.

Answer to Question 2

B
A substance abuse disorder concurrent with a mental illness disorder is a dual diagnosis.