In addressing factors that contribute to poverty, homelessness, and the health of the community, the nurse should assess:
1. Employment and home environment.
2. Lack of affordable housing and social support.
3. Mental illness and social support.
4. Mobility and age of client.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Sociocultural determinants play a role in poverty, homelessness, and their effects on health. Lack of affordable housing, social support and welfare reform, mobility, and employment are societal conditions that contribute to poverty and homelessness. Home environment is a physical environment factor. Mental illness is a psychological factor. Age is a biophysical factor.
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