The economic crisis, foreclosures, the collapse of the housing market, job shortages, and devastating natural events have affected individuals who are homeless and those at risk for homelessness despite efforts over the last decade to end homelessness
Affordable housing exceeds the means of many families. The reason a nurse would ask about the income of a family in an at-risk community would be to assess if they fall below what percentage of income which would make them at high risk for homelessness?
A) 20%
B) 25%
C) 30%
D) 35%
Ans: C
Affordable housing, defined as housing that costs no more than 30% of income, exceeds the means of many families, rendering them at risk of becoming homeless.
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