A nurse is planning nursing interventions for disabled individuals living in poverty. Which of the following factors should be taken into consideration? (Select all that apply.)
a. This population may have difficulty se-curing employment.
b. This population may have less access to health care.
c. This population is better able to use com-munity resources.
d. This population may make healthier life-style choices.
e. This population is more independent.
ANS: A, B
Persons who are disabled and live in poverty are less likely to have the resources to provide for their own special needs. They often have difficulty securing employment and have barriers ob-taining health insurance and accessing health care. This population is limited in their ability to access community resources and is at greater risk for disabling conditions resulting from lifestyle choices.
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