At a local seminar discussing healthcare resources, the nurse discusses the phenomenon that healthcare resources are declining while costs for health care are increasing
An older adult in attendance asks the speaker why it has become so difficult to obtain needed care and services. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "There is increased cost due to the increased incidence of malpractice lawsuits."
B) "There is a decrease in the number of adults needing care."
C) "There are not enough medications produced for those who need them."
D) "There are plenty of nurses but not enough doctors."
Answer: A
Services are reduced because of increasing costs and needs. One reason for increased costs is the practice of defensive medicine because of the risks of malpractice litigation. There is an increasing shortage of nurses and physicians. Over the next decade, there will be an increasing number of older adults needing medical care. The cost of supplies and medication, not the amount available, is the reason for decreased services.
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