The Public Health Nurse receives a report on the number of adults in the state who were admitted for substance abuse treatment.
Which location would the nurse recommend for education to address this health concern?

Choice A rationale:

Sitting with the hands in the lap and the legs uncrossed indicates a relaxed and open posture, suggesting the patient is comfortable and willing to communicate.

Choice B rationale:

Staring out the window while answering questions suggests distraction or disinterest, which does not facilitate effective communication.

Choice C rationale:

Shaking the head no when responding to closed questions indicates disagreement or denial, which may hinder open communication.

Choice D rationale:

Waving the hands around when responding to questions can be a sign of agitation or excitement, which may not necessarily indicate willingness to communicate.

Choice A rationale:

This statement is incorrect. SDOH include social and economic factors, not psychological factors.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is incorrect. Identifying SDOH helps to address disparities in health care, not increase them.

Choice C rationale:

This statement is correct. SDOH are conditions in the environments where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of life-outcomes and risks.

Choice D rationale:

This statement is incorrect. SDOH are not determined by an individual’s ethnic background, but rather by a wide range of factors including socioeconomic status, education, physical environment, employment, and social support networks.