A nurse enjoys working with patients who have chronic illnesses. What group of people would this nurse enjoy working with most?
A.
Ethnic minorities
B.
Men and boys
C.
Older adults
D.
Women and girls
ANS: C
The older adult population is growing steadily and rapidly and will have a huge impact on health care in the future, due to the prevalence of chronic illness in this group. Chronic illness occurs in all groups, but for the older adult population, it is a special concern.
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