Because Many Illnesses Are Now Controlled Rather Than Cured,the Number

question 28

Multiple Choice

Because many illnesses are now controlled rather than cured,the number of people with chronic,debilitating illnesses has increased.Home care nurses provide needed assessment and evaluations of these illnesses to prevent:

• A) deaths.
• B) increased morbidity.
• C) increased hospitalization.
• D) acute episodes.

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