Which of the Following Factors Is NOT Expected to Contribute

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is NOT expected to contribute to the growing cost of health care?

• A) increasing rates of debilitating diseases associated with aging
• B) increased use of expensive technology
• C) emergence of new infectious diseases
• D) expanded roles for nurses

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