A nurse conducting a community assessment in a poor neighborhood is most likely to find:
a. Fewer minority groups
b. Increased exposure to environmental hazards
c. More available health care services
d. Lower rates of crime and substance abuse
B
Poor neighborhoods are more likely to have exposure to environmental hazards.
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