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:

Interest Rates

The amount charged, expressed as a percentage of principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets. Interest rates are typically noted on an annual basis, known as the annual percentage rate (APR).

After-Tax Annual Interest Savings

The amount of money saved annually on interest payments after accounting for the effects of taxes, often referenced in discussions of debt refinancing or consolidation.

Refunding

The process of replacing an existing debt with a new debt, often to take advantage of more favorable borrowing terms.

Marginal Tax Rate

The percentage of tax applied to your income for each tax bracket in which you qualify.