The unemployment rate has increased in the community. The population health nurse should:
1. Monitor whether more community members receive food assistance.
2. Monitor whether more community residents receive health services at the local health clinic.
3. Monitor for an increase in domestic violence and child abuse as frustrations rise over loss of income.
4. Monitor for an increase in liquor sales in the community.
Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. As unemployment rises, frustrations may increase as income loss creates hardships in families and may manifest in domestic violence and child abuse. The nurse will need to be alert to this potential. Increased liquor sales, increased numbers of residents using the local health clinic, and requiring food assistance can create health concerns for the community, but not necessarily result in a potential for violence.
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