The population nurse is determining the level of health literacy for a group of community members. Which definition should the nurse use when assessing health literacy?
1. Members' ability to use the information and services to enhance health.
2. Members' ability to read and explain the health information.
3. Members' ability to read, write, and interpret the health information.
4. Members' ability to understand and act on health instructions.
Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. Health literacy is the extent to which an individual is able to obtain, process, and understand health-related information in order to make informed decisions about health issues. Reading, explaining writing, and interpreting health information will not necessarily enhance health. Understanding and acting on health instructions will not necessarily enhance health.
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