Which One of the Following Are Considered Vulnerable Populations, from an Ethical

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following are considered vulnerable populations, from an ethical point of view?

• A)Students
• B)Persons with osteoporosis who are subject to hip fracture
• C)Persons who are depressed
• D)Prisoners
• E)Persons who have recently suffered loss of a spouse

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

A broad term for disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, with varying degrees of impact on day-to-day functioning.

Discouraged

Feeling a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened.

Hopeless

A state of despair in which an individual feels that their situation is beyond improvement, often associated with depression.

Incorrectly Labeled

Referring to products or items that have been wrongly tagged or identified, potentially leading to confusion or misuse.