A nurse is assessing the social system of a community. Which area should the nurse assess?
a. Housing
b. Economic status
c. Volunteer programs
d. Predominant ethnic groups
ANS: C
Social systems include volunteer programs, education system, government, and health systems. Housing and economic status are included in the structure assessment. Predominant ethnic groups are a component of the population assessment.
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