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lak

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A nurse is assessing the social system of a community. Which area should the nurse assess?
 
  a. Housing
  b. Economic status
  c. Volunteer programs
  d. Predominant ethnic groups

Question 2

While conducting a community assessment, the nurse seeks data on the average household income and the number of residents on public assistance. In doing so, the nurse is evaluating which component of a community assessment?
 
  a. Structure
  b. Population
  c. Social system
  d. Welfare system



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Social systems include volunteer programs, education system, government, and health systems. Housing and economic status are included in the structure assessment. Predominant ethnic groups are a component of the population assessment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Economic status is part of the community structure. Population would involve age and gender distribution, growth trends, density, education level, and ethnic or religious groups. The welfare system is part of the social system that also includes the education, government, communication, and health systems.



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