Which of the Following Has Contributed to the Rise in Home

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has contributed to the rise in home care?

• A) the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill
• B) the increasing complexity of medical technologies
• C) financial incentives for hospitals to keep patients longer
• D) the rising divorce rate
• E) All of the above are causes.

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