A Nurse Is Discussing How Health Care Rationing Occurs in the United

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing how health care rationing occurs in the United States.Which of the following would most likely be discussed as the criterion that is used to ration health care?

• A) Clinic operating hours
• B) Ability to pay for services
• C) Availability of local provider services
• D) Transportation availability

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