Vulnerable groups include which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Prisoners
B) Pregnant women
C) Young adults between 19 and 24 years of age
D) Infants and toddlers
A, B, D
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Vulnerable populations need extra protections, and prisoners, pregnant women, and children are considered vulnerable populations. Young adults are not considered a vulnerable population.
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