At a Local Seminar Discussing Healthcare Resources,the Nurse Discusses the Phenomenon

question 21

Multiple Choice

At a local seminar discussing healthcare resources,the nurse discusses the phenomenon that healthcare resources are declining while costs for health care are increasing.An older adult in attendance asks the speaker why it has become so difficult to obtain needed care and services.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "There is increased cost due to the increased incidence of malpractice lawsuits."
• B) "There is a decrease in the number of adults needing care."
• C) "There are not enough medications produced for those who need them."
• D) "There are plenty of nurses but not enough doctors."

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