Vulnerable Populations Are Those Most Likely to Develop Health Problems

Vulnerable populations are those most likely to develop health problems and experience poorer outcomes because of limited access to care and a wide variety of other stressors. Which is most important for the nurse to focus on when caring for a patient from a vulnerable group?

A) Methods to connect the patient with a social worker
B) Interactions of family members in planning care
C) Consideration of the patient's difficulties and risks
D) Identification of the patient's strengths and resources