Which of the Following Factors Has Contributed to the Rise

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors has contributed to the rise in the cost of health care in the United States?

• A)The system is highly efficient.
• B)Health care is profit-driven.
• C)The young population is consuming less health care that previously thought.
• D)Pharmaceutical companies are developing generic,low-cost prescription drugs.

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Definitions:

Vital Signs

Basic measurements of the body's most important functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.

Situational Stress

Stress experienced in response to a specific situation or environmental demand that disrupts an individual's psychological equilibrium.

Maturational Stress

Stress arising from the process of growth and development, both physically and emotionally, which can impact individuals at different life stages.

Adjusting

Adjusting entails making small changes to a device, process, or system to improve performance or attain a desired level of functioning.