A nurse is assessing social determinants of health. Which does the nurse include in the assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Vaccination compliance
b. Family structure
c. Communication patterns
d. Roles for women
e. Education
ANS: A, B, D, E
Some recognized social determinants of health care include vaccination compliance, family structure, roles of women, and education. Communication patterns often are important to assess in culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities, but this is not considered a social determinant of health care.
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