The nurse is leading a discussion among nursing students about differences in living conditions between men and women. Which statement, if made by the nursing student, would correctly depict the susceptibility of older women?
1. "Older women tend to have more educational preparation than older men."
2. "Women typically earn less than men and often work in jobs without pension benefits or only limited benefits."
3. "Intermittent employment is less common in women, increasing their Social Security and retirement benefits."
4. "Women generally have fewer family caregiving responsibilities than men."
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Explanation: 2. This is true. Many older women rely on Social Security payments as their primary source of income and often don't receive private pensions due to having had fewer years in the workforce.
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