The community health nurse is caring for a client who is living in persistent poverty. Which of the following best describes this client?
a. Severe mental illness
b. Transient homelessness
c. Victim of domestic violence
d. Temporary housing
ANS: A
Those who are in persistent poverty typically are older, with physical and mental disabilities, al-cohol and other drug abuse, severe mental illness, chronic health problems, and significant family difficulties. Transient homeless persons, victims of domestic violence, and persons with tempo-rary housing would be considered in crisis poverty.
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