A public health nurse (PHN) is working in a community where there have been multiple closures of large factories, leaving many individuals without employment. Which of the following is this population most at risk for?
a. Becoming an abuser at home
b. Committing violence in and outside the home
c. Developing addictive behaviors
d. Neglecting the needs of their children
ANS: B
Unemployment is associated with violence within and outside the home. Abuse may increase both in and outside of the home due to unemployment. Applying for unemployment benefits is not a risk for this population. Neglecting the needs of their children only addresses what could happen inside of the home and not outside of the home.
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