When discussing the stressors felt by a single mother in her 30s, the

When discussing the stressors felt by a single mother in her 30s, the nurse recognizes that the greatest financial impact on this family is caused by:

1. The ever-rising cost of living in the United States
2. The realization that a female earns 25% less than her male co-worker
3. Court-ordered child support is often times inadequate.
4. Daycare expenses are a strain on a single wage earner family

ANSWER

ANS: 2
According to the AFL-CIO (2004) workers’ union, women in the United States are paid 76 cents for every dollar men receive for comparable work. This fact has an all-encompassing effect on the single-parent household. The cost of living is rising; it is not unique to the single mother. While court-ordered support often is inadequate, it does not have the impact that earning power has on the family income. While daycare expenses can be a strain, does not have the impact that earning power has on the family income.