Debby works in a dialysis center. Many of her patients are Hispanic and are non-English speakers. As Debby reviews the educational literature available for dialysis patients, she makes sure to order copies in Spanish as well as English. Debby is exhibiting ____________________.

a. Health literacy
b. Linguistic competence
c. Biolingual acceptance
d. Biolingual assimilation


Ans: b

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