Special Populations, Especially Physically Compromised Persons, Often Experience Poverty

question 7

Multiple Choice

Special populations, especially physically compromised persons, often experience poverty. Which of the following is true about this group?

• A) They are more likely to have access to needed services.
• B) They are at greater risk for more rapid progression of disease processes.
• C) Their care is usually better coordinated.
• D) They require more nursing in-home care than persons not living in poverty.

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