A nurse is assisting with admitting a client who reports they are currently unemployed.
Which of the following factors of the social determinants of health (SDOH) is challenging for the client?

Choice A rationale:

While increasing treatment for depression is important, it is not applicable to all age groups as depression is more prevalent in adults.

Choice B rationale:

Increasing employment is a significant indicator, but it is not applicable to children or the elderly who are not in the workforce.

Choice C rationale:

Reducing food insecurity and hunger is applicable to all ages as everyone needs access to nutritious food for health and wellbeing.

Choice D rationale:

Reducing cigarette smoking is crucial, but it is not applicable to all ages, especially children who are not supposed to smoke.

Choice A rationale:

While wearing clothes in good condition can contribute to protection, it does not directly indicate that the basic function of protection is supported in the family.

Choice B rationale:

Keeping immunizations current is a direct measure of protection, indicating that the family is taking steps to prevent illness.

Choice C rationale:

Encouraging children to talk and answer questions supports the basic function of socialization, not protection.

Choice D rationale:

Physical affection and play support the basic functions of affection and socialization, not protection.