Practice Question
Which of the following clients are considered representative of vulnerable populations? Select all that apply.
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Correct Answer:
A black teenager who is 6 months pregnant
Rationale:
A Black teenager who is 6 months pregnant
💎Individuals who are adolescents, pregnant, and from a racial/ethnic minority face layered risks that elevate vulnerability.
💎Adolescents often have limited financial resources, reduced health literacy, and less autonomy navigating systems—barriers that can delay prenatal care.
💎Pregnancy increases medical and social needs (e.g., nutrition, safe housing, mental health), amplifying risk for adverse maternal-fetal outcomes.
💎Systemic disparities (bias, access gaps) can reduce the likelihood of timely, high-quality obstetric care and continuity of services.
💎Nursing priorities include early linkage to prenatal services, social support, and culturally responsive education to mitigate risk.
A white baby born with cerebral palsy
💎Disability and dependence on caregivers inherently increase vulnerability by raising needs for specialized, continuous, interdisciplinary care.
💎Children with cerebral palsy may require therapy services, assistive technology, and complex care coordination, which can be financially and logistically burdensome.
💎Barriers such as insurance limitations, transportation, and caregiver strain can reduce access to consistent therapy and follow-up.
💎Early intervention is crucial for optimizing developmental outcomes and preventing secondary complications (e.g., contractures, malnutrition).
💎Nurses advocate for early referral, care navigation, and family training to sustain safe, equitable care.
A Latino male who has type 2 diabetes
💎Chronic disease confers vulnerability, and when combined with cultural/linguistic barriers, the risk of poor outcomes increases.
💎Diabetes demands self-management skills (diet, glucose monitoring, medication adherence) that can be hindered by health literacy or access to healthy foods.
💎Social determinants (work schedule, transportation, cost of care) may impede regular follow-up and medication access, worsening micro/macrovascular risks.
💎Cultural beliefs and language differences can affect trust, communication, and engagement with clinicians.
💎Nursing care should emphasize tailored education, interpreting services, and community resources to close care gaps.
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- Domain: Fundamentals
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