The federal method for establishing the poverty line each year is based on the assumption, made in

1963, that:

a) Minority group members earn less money in the labor market, which automatically puts them
below the poverty line
b) the average US household spends about half of it's taxable income on food
c) neighborhood living situation determines ability to get jobs
d) the average US household spends about one-third of it's taxable income on food


d

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A) ?mental health B) ?physical health C) ?employment D) ?all of the above

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How many days must a patient remain in a nursing facility before a psychosocial assessment is conducted?

a. 2 b. 14 c. 10 d. 3

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Humor can be a risky tool because _______

A. clients may not have a sense of humor B. clients may have tender sensibilities C. clients may not have the same knowledge as the worker D. clients may not expect it

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