A nurse is examining the income levels and social networks of individuals in a community. Which of the following is the nurse investigating?
a. Culture
b. Development
c. Community
d. Determinants
ANS: D
Determinants are conditions and factors that are important considerations in population health. Culture refers to the beliefs and customs of a certain group. Development refers to something that is being created. Community is a group of people living in the same geographic location.
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