Which one of the following clients from a vulnerable population currently appears to be at the greatest risk?
1. A physically abused client in a shelter
2. A schizophrenic client in outpatient therapy
3. An older adult taking medication for hypertension
4. A substance abuser who shares drug paraphernalia
ANS: 4
A client with substance abuse has health and socioeconomic problems. These clients frequently may avoid health care for fear of judgmental attitudes by health care providers and concern over being turned in to criminal authorities. An abused client in a shelter has sought protection so cur-rently should be at less risk. Although considered to be a member of a vulnerable population, the older adult who takes medication for a chronic disease, such as hypertension, is taking measures to maintain health. A schizophrenic client in outpatient therapy is currently at less risk because he or she is receiving treatment.
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