Which characteristic would a nurse expect to find when conducting a community assessment in a healthy community?
a. Low crime rates
b. High rates of injury
c. More health disparities
d. Low mortality rates
A
The rate of injury and crime is lower in communities that promote good health. Where inequities of resources and education exist, health disparity, violence, and other crimes rise and accidental injuries occur more often.
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A) Communication B) Time management C) Conflict resolution D) Usability principles
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There are ____________________ bones in the human body.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).