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Mollykgkg · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Currently, the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population in the United States consists of:

a. families.
b. runaway adolescents.
c. migrant farm workers.
d. individuals with mental disorders.

Question 2

A parent of a newborn is expressing concern about returning to work after taking time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

The nurse understands that the Act allows a new parent to take off from work for _____ weeks. (Record your answer as a whole number.)
What will be an ideal response?

djpooyouma · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Homeless individuals lack resources and community ties necessary to provide for their own adequate shelter. One of the most pressing problems in the United States is the rapidly growing number of homeless families, which currently account for 50 of the nation's homeless. Runaway (or throwaway) adolescents are often victims of physical and social abuse. Although it is a significant issue, this is not the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population. Migrant farm workers form one of the most severely disadvantaged groups in the United States. They have a mobile existence, which is detrimental for children. They do not constitute the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population. Individuals with mental disorders may be homeless. They do not constitute the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population.

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
12
The passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in 1993 set the stage for a greater focus on the issues of contemporary families. FMLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year to care for newborn or newly adopted children, parents, or spouses who have serious health conditions or to recover from their own serious health condition.