The Nurse Recognizes That the Concept of Prevention in Describing

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that the concept of prevention in describing health is essential because:

• A) disease can be prevented by treating the external environment.
• B) the majority of deaths among Americans under age 65 years are not preventable.
• C) prevention places emphasis on the link between health and personal behavior.
• D) the means to prevention is through treatment provided by primary health care practitioners.

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Definitions:

Expenditure

The action of spending funds or the amount of money spent on various items or services.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product or service, intended to protect consumers.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that sellers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specified period.

Excess Demand

A situation where the quantity of a good or service demanded exceeds the quantity supplied at a given price, often leading to shortages.