As a Pediatric Nurse, What Can You Infer from an Adolescent

As a pediatric nurse, what can you infer from an adolescent who lives in a distressed neighborhood with high poverty rates?

A) The adolescent is likely to engage in risky behavior.
B) The adolescent is less likely to engage in risky behavior.
C) The adolescent is at increased risk for poor physical and mental health.
D) The adolescent will have a greater chance of educational achievement.