A community/public health nurse is working with vulnerable populations in the community. Which population would be most likely to not have health insurance?
a. Elderly persons who do not qualify for Social Security
b. Homeless persons who lack a permanent address
c. Working poor persons whose jobs lack health insurance as a benefit
d. Young families who have not yet saved enough to qualify
ANS: C
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