Which of the Following Events Led to the Emphasis on Home

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events led to the emphasis on home care nurses caring for acutely ill clients and the increased demands for extensive documentation?

• A) Advances in medical technology and pharmacology
• B) Increased number of lawsuits for substandard care
• C) Introduction of Medicare
• D) Social Security Act of the 1930s

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Definitions:

Leeward Side

The side of a mountain or hill sheltered from the wind, usually having a milder climate and receiving less precipitation than the windward side.

Thermal Inversion

A weather condition where a layer of warm air traps cold air and pollutants near the surface of the Earth, often leading to poor air quality.

Stagnant Air

Air that lacks movement or flow, often leading to poor air quality and discomfort in indoor and outdoor environments due to accumulation of pollutants and humidity.

Warm Air

Air that has a higher temperature relative to the surrounding atmosphere or environment, often associated with heat waves or the transport of heat by atmospheric circulation.