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Which patients are considered to belong to vulnerable populations?
A) An HIV-positive young adult working as a finance expert
B) A college graduate living in his parents' basement
C) A registered nurse who works at two different clinics
D) An unemployed single mother with four small children
E) A family that just moved to Florida and speaks no English
Vulnerable Populations
Groups who have increased risk or susceptibility to health disparities due to economic, social, or health conditions.
HIV-Positive
A status indicative of a positive test result for the human immunodeficiency virus, which causes AIDS.
Unemployed Single Mother
A woman raising her children alone without employment, often facing additional challenges and financial hardship.
- Understand the concept of vulnerable populations in the community health context.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of vulnerable populations in the community health context.
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