It is important for the nurses to be aware of their patients' financial situations, which can affect patients' nutritional needs and access to medical care. Which of the following applies to the majority of older people?
A) Own their own homes and have sufficient monthly income
B) Get more than half their income from Social Security and live above the poverty level
C) Are an increasing percentage of the labor force but are "cash poor"
D) Are retiring at earlier ages and so live below the poverty level
B
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Less than 15% of older people live below the poverty level. Social Security is the main source of income for more than half of all older adults.
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