Record data demonstrated that there were a very large number of children in the school district whose insurance plan was the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Which of the following conclusions would be accurate for the nurse to make?
a. There are a large number of parents who know how to abuse government programs.
b. There are a large number of homeless families.
c. There are a large number of unemployed poverty-stricken families.
d. There are a large number of working, low-income parents.
ANS: D
CHIP has greatly increased access to health care for many low-income children. The majority of these children live in families with working, low-income parents.
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