Which of the Following Is a Statement About the Shift

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a statement about the shift from home births to hospital births?

• A)The shift occurred due to a growing shortage of qualified people willing to assist with home births.
• B)The shift occurred as hospitals were better equipped to provide antiseptic surroundings.
• C)The shift occurred as drugs to relieve pain during childbirth became available without a prescription.
• D)The shift occurred because greater rates of infant death were found in home births.

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Definitions:

Prehypertension

A condition where blood pressure is elevated above normal but not high enough to be classified as hypertension.

Patient Diagnosed

The process by which a healthcare professional identifies a specific disease or condition in a patient, typically through evaluation of symptoms, history, and diagnostic tests.

Systolic/Diastolic Measurement

The numerical recording of blood pressure, indicating the pressure during heartbeats and in between beats.

Normal Blood Pressure

A blood pressure reading that falls within the range considered healthy, typically around 120/80 mmHg for an adult.