A nurse is providing screening at a health fair. Which finding indicates the person may be a vulnerable patient who is $\mathbf{most}$ likely to develop health problems?

A) One who is pregnant
B) One who has excessive risks
C) One who has unlimited access to health care
D) One who uses nontraditional healing practices

Vulnerable populations are the patients who are more likely to develop health problems as a result of excess risks or limits in access to health care services or who are dependent on others for care. Pregnancy is not a cause of vulnerability, except in cases where the mother is an adolescent, is addicted to drugs, or is at high risk for other reasons. A person who has unlimited access to health care is not vulnerable. Frequently, the immigrant population practices nontraditional healing practices. Many of these healing practices are effective and complement traditional therapies.