The nurse is performing discharge planning for a patient who has numerous chronic health problems. The nurse recognizes that lifestyle changes would likely benefit the patient's health status
Which factor would the nurse identify as most important in determining health status?
A) Gender
B) Ethnicity
C) Social class
D) Interfamilial relationships
Ans: C
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The single most important factor for determining health status is social class and, within a social class, the research suggests that the major factor influencing health is level of education. This factor supersedes the importance of ethnicity, gender, or interfamilial relationships.
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Which patient would benefit the most from a nutritional assessment?
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