A nurse assesses a community of older adults. Which of the following persons is at highest risk for a shortened life expectancy?
A) A college professor born in 1956
B) A homemaker born in 1957
C) A nuclear engineer born in 1958
D) A nurse born in 1959
Ans: B
Socioeconomic characteristics that are most strongly correlated with healthy aging are poverty and lower educational level. Limited English proficiency and poor health literacy skills are two variables that have a negative impact on health and functioning. The college professor, engineer, and nurse positions require more education.
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