The nurse is researching material for a presentation on health issues and human rights. What should the nurse emphasize as a foundational statement within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
1. All children shall have social protection.
2. People who work have the right to security.
3. Mothers receive the same consideration as the rest of society.
4. Unemployment and disability limits human rights expectations.
Correct Answer: 1
Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights relates specifically to health and health care stating: (1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, medical care, necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
(2) Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection.
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