The community health nurse is reviewing the needs of vulnerable groups in the community. To focus more specifically, what group would be the best representation of a vulnerable population?

Question

A) Men
B) Caucasians
C) Heterosexuals
D) Individuals with HIV/AIDS

Answer 1

Ans: D
Vulnerable groups in a review of five decades of nursing research included people of color; the poor; and those individuals marginalized by sexual preference, immigrant/refugee status, and religious beliefs. Vulnerable groups, including minorities, women, children, and those with disabilities, are more susceptible to infectious diseases, especially HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Individuals or groups who live on the fringes or margins of society, lack key resources, and are most often underserved or not served at all, particularly in health care systems, are considered marginalized. Included among marginalized groups are the homeless, immigrants, migrants, and those with chronic disabilities.