What is the result of exposure to violence in the community?
1. Inevitable depression
2. Not a problem outside the poor neighborhoods
3. Mediated by the quality of family and social supports
4. Important only for children
Correct Answer: 3
Family and social support networks are important to mediate the exposure to community violence toward those of any age or socioeconomic status. Nurses need to be involved in creating safe communities through social policies. Depression is not inevitable.
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