A nurse is attending a lecture on health disparities. The education has been effective when the nurse states:
a. "Inequalities in income and education are the root of many health disparities.".
b. "Today, there are no longer inequalities preventing access to health care.".
c. "Low education and low income levels are related to lower rates of health dispari-ties.".
d. "Higher income is associated with more health disparities then lower income.".
A
Inequalities in income and education are the root of many health disparities. Individuals with low education and low income levels often have higher rates of health disparities, and higher income is associated with less health disparities.
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