The nurse is conducting a community assessment regarding risk factors that increase an individual's risk of being raped. When educating the community about these risks, which will the nurse include? Select all that apply
A) Previous history of being raped
B) Current substance abuse
C) Lives with parents
D) Attends community college
E) Unemployed
Answer: A, B, E
Risk factors for rape include drug use, having been previously raped, and poverty. Living with parents and attending college are not specific risk factors for rape.
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