A nurse plans culturally competent care for a variety of clients. Which of the following cultures is most strongly tied to the low health status?
A) Hispanic in race
B) Low socioeconomic status
C) Member of LGBT society
D) Resident of urban community
Ans: B
Lower socioeconomic position is an overriding determinant of health status. Hispanic subgroups vary in rates of disability. While urban older adults and those in the LGBT community have special needs, their health is not significantly worse than others as a whole.
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