A community health nurse is caring for an individual who is experiencing crisis poverty. Which characteristic would this individual most likely display?
a. Episodic homelessness
b. Physical disability
c. Mental disability
d. Drug abuse
A
Episodic homelessness is a characteristic of crisis poverty. Physical disability, mental disability, and drug abuse would be considered in persistent poverty.
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