Which of the Following Is a Major Reason Behind the Continued

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major reason behind the continued increase in the incidence of tuberculosis? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Concern over privacy means that many cases of infection are not identified.
• B)Infectious agents are becoming drug-resistant and are not as susceptible to treatment.
• C)Many persons are unwilling to name their contacts to public health nurses.
• D)People are becoming very complacent about practicing good hygiene.
• E)The environment in the United States is becoming increasingly dangerous.
• F)Infected persons are not always compliant with the long,costly treatment regimen.

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Definitions:

Encirclement

A strategy or situation in which a force or entity is surrounded or hemmed in on all sides, often used in military contexts or to describe comprehensive support systems in healthcare or social services.

External Conditions

The surrounding environment or circumstances that influence or impact an individual's or system's behavior, actions, or development.

Whole Environment

A term that refers to the total surrounding conditions and elements in which an organism or object operates.

Transitional Care

Care designed to ensure continuity and reduce risk when a patient moves from one healthcare setting to another or back home.