A patient who is receiving home care learns that he has to boil his drinking water because of contaminants. The nurse realizes that which of the following health factors has been affected for this patient?

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Boiling drinking water is an environmental factor affecting the patient's health. It is essential for the patient's safety to eradicate any harmful contaminants. Social support refers to the assistance patients receive from family or friends, economic factor includes financial status, and community structure includes accessibility to medical resources. None of these factors are directly related to the patient boiling drinking water.

A Patient Who Is Receiving Home Care Learns That He