A nurse is sitting in a community clinic and chatting with a South American patient. He reports that other members of the community are rude to him and his family and act as if he and his family are not part of the community
He mentions that this is a common experience among the South American population living in town. The nurse knows that:
A. This likely plays no role in his health or health status.
B. This family is being stigmatized.
C. The family needs to focus on bonding with their South American community.
D. Marginalization can lead to increased vulnerability and health disparities.
ANS: D
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