Over the past century, many health-related changes have occurred affecting morbidity and mortality. As community health nurses assess and plan for services in the community,
an understanding of which of the following changes would the nurses need to integrate into their plans? Select all that apply.
A) High levels of chronic disease
B) Shortened life spans
C) Increased teen pregnancies
D) Abuse of multiple substances
E) Increased maternal mortality
F) Multidrug-resistant diseases
Ans: A, C, D, F
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