A nurse is conducting a community assessment in a healthy community. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate?
a. Low crime rates
b. High rates of injury
c. Significant health disparities
d. Low mortality rates
ANS: A
The rate of injury and crime is lower in communities that promote good health. Where inequities of resources and education exist, health disparity, violence, and other crimes rise and accidental injuries occur more often.
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