Which Best Explains Why There Are So Few Hospitals in Rural

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which best explains why there are so few hospitals in rural areas?

• A)Few nurses and physicians enjoy the rural lifestyle
• B)Historically,hospitals began in large urban areas and have slowly expanded outward but have not yet reached all rural areas
• C)Rural areas have very low population density
• D)Rural residents do not trust hospitals,preferring to receive care from neighbors and friends.

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Definitions:

Self-administer Medications

The act of a patient independently taking their prescribed drugs without the direct involvement of healthcare professionals.

Monitor Medication Effects

The process of observing and assessing the outcomes and side effects of a medication regimen on a patient.

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The rapid administration of a medication or fluid directly into the bloodstream via an intravenous line.