Which of the following is a characteristic of a vulnerable ...

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a vulnerable population?
 
  a. Have worse health outcomes and an in-creased sensitivity to risk factors than the general population
  b. Have a single risk factor but experience worse health outcomes than the general population
  c. Have multiple risk factors but equal health outcomes to the general population
  d. Have worse outcomes with better access to health care than the general population

Question 2

A nurse is planning nursing interventions for disabled individuals living in poverty. Which of the following factors should be taken into consideration? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. This population may have difficulty se-curing employment.
  b. This population may have less access to health care.
  c. This population is better able to use com-munity resources.
  d. This population may make healthier life-style choices.
  e. This population is more independent.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Vulnerable population groups are more sensitive to risk factors and have worse health outcomes. Vulnerable populations experience multiple risk factors. Vulnerable populations have worse health outcomes than the general population. Vulnerable populations have more problems access-ing health care than the general population.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B
Persons who are disabled and live in poverty are less likely to have the resources to provide for their own special needs. They often have difficulty securing employment and have barriers ob-taining health insurance and accessing health care. This population is limited in their ability to access community resources and is at greater risk for disabling conditions resulting from lifestyle choices.