A nurse is assisting an infection control nurse teach a class about transmission of infectious agents. The nurse should include that which of the following diseases is transmitted via airborne transmission?(Select All that Apply.)

A. Economic stability refers to the financial resources and income available to individuals and families. Unemployment directly impacts economic stability, leading to challenges in accessing basic needs such as housing, food, and healthcare.
B. While education is an important determinant of health, the client’s unemployment does not directly indicate a challenge related to their educational attainment. It is possible for an individual to be well- educated yet still face unemployment due to various factors, such as the job market or specific industry conditions.
C. This factor includes the physical and social environments in which individuals live, such as housing quality, safety, and access to resources. Although a challenging neighborhood can affect health, the
client’s unemployment specifically relates more to economic stability than to the characteristics of their
neighborhood environment.
D. This determinant encompasses the relationships and social networks that provide support and community engagement. While unemployment can affect social interactions and community involvement, it primarily reflects economic stability rather than being a direct challenge within this context.

A. Social determinants of health refer to the social and economic conditions that influence health outcomes. This includes factors such as income, education, employment, social support, and access to healthcare. These conditions can significantly impact an individual's overall well-being and health status.
B. While ethnic background can influence health outcomes and access to resources, SDOH are broader and encompass various factors, including socioeconomic status, geographic location, and education level, rather than being solely determined by ethnicity. Therefore, this option oversimplifies the concept of SDOH.
C. Identifying and understanding SDOH is essential for addressing and reducing health disparities, not increasing them. By recognizing these determinants, healthcare providers and policymakers can develop targeted interventions and policies to improve health equity and access to care.
D. While psychological factors, such as mental health and stress, can influence health outcomes, they are not typically categorized under the traditional definition of social determinants of health. SDOH primarily focus on social, economic, and environmental conditions rather than individual psychological factors. However, mental health can be affected by social determinants.