The nurse practitioner desires to provide healthcare to American Indians. In what part of the United States would the nurse find the largest concentration of American Indians to provide care?
1. West
2. North
3. South
4. East
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Explanation: 1. The West has the largest American Indian population, as well as the highest proportion of American Indians in its total population.
2. The North has significant numbers of American Indians, but not as many as the West.
3. The South is home to a number of American Indian tribes, but not as many as the western section of the United States.
4. The East has fewer American Indians than the West.
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