Updates to the U

question 93

Multiple Choice

Updates to the U.S. Census to include questions about ethnicity and to allow respondents to select more than one racial category are all efforts to better ______.

• A) understand the diversity of the United States
• B) discriminate against racial and ethnic minority groups
• C) determine who is and who is not a legal U.S. citizen
• D) improve affirmative action programs

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Definitions:

Discharge Planning

A process used by healthcare professionals to prepare a patient to leave the hospital or medical facility, ensuring continuity of care and adequate support.

Pneumonia

An inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli, typically caused by infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Productive Cough

A cough that expels mucus or phlegm from the respiratory tract, aiding in clearing the airways.

Chest Pain

A common symptom that can be caused by a wide range of health issues, ranging from not serious to life-threatening, including heart attack or indigestion.