Why is it imperative that the nurse keep informed and up to date about demographic trends pertaining to families and all types of households?
1. Nurses must know the demographics of the areas they are servicing.
2. The safety of the public is important.
3. High-risk populations can be identified.
4. Households that contain children need special attention.
ANS: 3
Knowledge about demographical trends is essential so that nurses can identify high-risk populations such as children living in poverty, children of working mothers, and older adult women living alone.
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