A nurse is caring for a population that has experienced a health disparity. Which of the following best describes a health disparity?
a. Low childhood immunization rates
b. High dropout rates
c. Unemployment
d. Income below poverty level
ANS: A
Low childhood immunization rates signify a health disparity. High dropout rates, unemployment, and income below poverty level are social conditions that may lead to health disparities.
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