The nurse demonstrates an understanding of the function of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by referring which client to the NIH website?
A) An older adult who cannot afford routine medical care
B) A mother needs help providing formula for her 4-month-old twins.
C) A client who is concerned about a work related exposure to biohazardous waste products.
D) The father of a toddler recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer who is interested in reading the latest treatment research.

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is the nation's medical research agency, making important discoveries that improve health and save lives. Referring the father of a toddler recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer to the NIH website is appropriate because the NIH provides information on the latest research, including clinical trials and new treatments, which would be beneficial for someone looking to understand more about a rare cancer diagnosis.

The Nurse Demonstrates an Understanding of the Function of the National