A family who immigrated to Canada 3 months ago has come to the clinic to see the nurse practitioner.One of the parents has found work,but not in his field.The other parent has not been able to find a job.This family of five is living in a one-bedroom apartment.The nurse practitioner is aware that the health of new immigrants is:

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As clinicians,nurses need to recognize how the processes of migration and resettlement to another country can impact people's health and social status.Although many are healthy when they first arrive to Canada,research shows that the health of non-European immigrants,in particular,deteriorates over time.This pattern of declining health status is due to a number of factors,such as the stress of immigration,searching for suitable employment,and the process of establishing a new social support network.

A Family Who Immigrated to Canada 3 Months Ago Has