A client recovering from an emergency appendectomy is a citizen of France. The client asks the nurse to explain why the United States has chosen such a different healthcare reimbursement system from other Western countries
Which American value could the nurse mention to explain the system in this country?
A) Acceptance of the role of government
B) Individual accountability
C) Skepticism about markets and competition
D) Universality
Answer: B
The American system reflects ambivalence toward the role of government. In the United States, individual accountability is valued over equity. The U.S. system is based on market competition. In the United States, pluralism and choice are often valued over universality.
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