Vulnerable Populations Include Patients Who Are More Likely Than Others

question 12

Multiple Choice

Vulnerable populations include patients who are more likely than others to develop health problems as a result of what?

• A)Pregnancy.
• B)Nontraditional healing practices.
• C)Exposure to excessive risk.
• D)Unlimited access to health care.

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