A nurse is examining social determinants of health. Which of the following is the nurse looking at?
a. Ethnicity
b. Income
c. Gender
d. Marital status
ANS: B
Social determinants of health are such factors as economic status, education, environmental fac-tors, nutrition, stress, and prejudice that lead to resource constraints, poor health, and health risk. Ethnicity, gender, and marital status are not considered social determinants of health.
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