A child is placed with kinship caregivers in foster care. The nurse is aware that kinship caregivers tend to face more challenges than nonkinship caregivers for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply
a. Kinship caregivers tend to be younger in age.
b. Kinship caregivers tend to be in poorer health.
c. Kinship caregivers tend to have lower incomes.
d. Kinship caregivers tend to have less education.
B, C, D
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Correct Kinship caregivers tend to be in poorer health than nonkinship caregivers.
Kinship caregivers tend to face more challenges than nonkinship caregivers because they have lower incomes.
Kinship caregivers tend to face more challenges than nonkinship caregivers because they have less education.
Incorrect Kinship caregivers tend to be older in age, rather than younger than nonkinship caregivers.
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