Which of the following statements best describes why health care of the homeless is so expensive to the community?
a. Health conditions of the homeless require increased preventive services.
b. Homeless clients typically make more clinic visits for multiple health problems.
c. Homeless people spread contagious diseases to those they pass on the street.
d. Most care to homeless people takes place in hospital emergency departments.
ANS: D
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