The nurse is on a panel at a conference discussing poverty and health care for those living below the poverty level. Which statements should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. The poverty level is defined as a family of four living on less than $23,550 per year.
2. Two-thirds of Americans living in poverty are women and children.
3. The majority of single-parent families are headed by women.
4. The greatest number of people living under the poverty level are the elderly.
5. Parental race does not affect the level of poverty.
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Increasing numbers of U.S. women and their children are attempting to live on $23,550 or less, which is the current income that defines the poverty level for a family of four.
2. Currently, two-thirds of Americans living in poverty are women and children.
3. The majority of single parent-families are headed by women, and these families are four times more likely to live in poverty than families with two parents.
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