Question

recognizing barriers to health care
alejandra is a 34 - year - old single mom of three children. she recently moved to the area and lives in a rural community that does not have any healthcare clinics. her english language skills are limited, and she struggles to pay for rent, utilities, and food for the family.
alejandras infant son has unmet medical needs. which barriers may make it difficult for alejandra to find health care for her son? check all that apply.
her son is an infant.
she is 34 years old.
she is not fluent in english.
there are not any healthcare clinics nearby.
medical care is too expensive for her.

Explanation:

• She is not fluent in English: Limited English language skills can create communication barriers with healthcare providers, making it hard to understand medical advice, access services, or advocate for her son's needs.
• There are not any healthcare clinics nearby: Living in a rural area without local healthcare clinics means she may have to travel long distances, which could be difficult due to lack of transportation (implied by her financial struggles) and time constraints as a single mom.
• Medical care is too expensive for her: Struggling to pay for basic necessities like rent, utilities, and food suggests she may not have the financial resources to afford medical care for her son.

Being 34 years old or having an infant son are not inherent barriers to accessing healthcare in this context. Age (34) is not a typical barrier unless there were specific age - related restrictions (not mentioned), and while infants may have special care needs, the problem here is about access barriers, not the nature of the child being an infant itself.

Answer:

C. She is not fluent in English, D. There are not any healthcare clinics nearby, E. Medical care is too expensive for her.