Nurses will provide care to people from a special population as they care for patients. Frail elderly, homeless, transgender, gay or lesbian, developmentally-delayed, war veterans, individuals with physical disabilities — paralysis, amputations, immune compromised, etc. Select a special population of interest for this discussion; conduct research on at least two (2) sources focused on these clients’ needs that can best be met in a health care setting.

1. How will your nursing assessment need to change to meet the needs of your chosen population?

2.What special concerns must be addressed?

3. What kinds of referrals might be suggested?