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sammy

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Which one of the following statements about mental health issues and homeless young people is most accurate?
 
  A) 87 of homeless children has suffered emotional disturbances due to the effects of traumatic stress and violence.
  B) Homeless youth suffer disproportionately from anxiety, depression, conduct disorders, posttraumatic stress, and low self-esteem.
  C) It is not common for homeless youths to be arrested for running away, breaking curfews, or being without supervision.
  D) Homeless youth are persons under age 18 who lack parental, foster, or institutional care.

Question 2

For which reason are homeless youth at higher risk for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections?
 
  A) They are not likely to receive treatment for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
  B) They lack education or job training skills and may resort to prostitution or survival sex, which increases their risk for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
  C) Homeless adolescents may have difficulty accessing emergency shelter because of shelter policies that prohibit older youth from the facility.
  D) It is not uncommon for homeless youth to be arrested for running away, breaking curfews, or being without supervision.



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xiazhe

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B




sammy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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