A Nurse Is Caring for a Homeless Population

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a homeless population. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse anticipate as a need of this population?

• A) Need more nursing care than other vulnerable groups.
• B) Have no desire to seek medical care.
• C) Have even fewer resources than poor people who have adequate housing.
• D) Are living in despair with no hope or resilience.

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Definitions:

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Customers Served

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