The nurse is trying to determine if a patient is a refugee. Which characteristics would the patient need to fulfill in order to be classified as a refugee? Select all that apply:

1. The person is outside the country of nationality.
2. The person is unable to return to the country of nationality because of persecution.
3. The person is unable to return to the country of nationality because of fear of persecution.
4. The person is outside of the country of last habitual residence.
5. The person is naturalized and owes allegiance to the United States.


1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. A refugee is a person who is outside of the country of nationality.
2. A refugee is any person who is unable to return to the country of nationality because of persecution.
3. A refugee is any person who is unable to return to the country of nationality because of a fear of persecution.
4. A refugee is a person who is outside of the country of last habitual residence.
5. A citizen is a person who is naturalized and owes allegiance to the United States.

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