Compared to Other Adults in the U

question 13

Multiple Choice

Compared to other adults in the U.S.,_______ adults have greater incidence of high blood pressure and stroke than other racial/ethnic groups.

• A) nonHispanic white
• B) black
• C) Asian American
• D) Hispanic

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Definitions:

Third-Party Payers

Entities (other than the patient or healthcare provider) responsible for paying medical expenses, such as insurance companies.

Discharge Planning

The process of coordinating support and services for a patient before they leave the hospital to ensure a smooth transition to home or another facility.

Congested Cough

A type of cough characterized by the accumulation of mucus in the airways.

Pneumonia

An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus.