The nursing student was assigned to work with an RN caring for clients at a homeless shelter. What should the student expect of many of the homeless men?
A. Suffer from alcohol or drug abuse or be mentally ill.
B. Be extremely violent and dangerous to be around.
C. Need little medical care because they are eligible for free care in public health clinics.
D. Primarily suffer from acute illnesses resulting from exposure to weather extremes.
ANS: A
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