The nurse understands that some factors affect health care delivery by creating new opportunities for the healthcare sector. Which would affect healthcare delivery?
A) Advances in technology requiring specialized personnel
B) Healthcare literacy programs
C) Changing demographics that increase the need for new jobs
D) Managed care frameworks that coordinate clients and insurance plans
Answer: A
Constant change is the new norm in medicine. Scientific knowledge related to health care is rapidly increasing and leading to more sophisticated technology. Information management systems have been created and are continually being refined. Such systems support bedside charting, monitoring, laboratory testing, and use of online evidence-based guidelines to provide appropriate care. New discoveries often modify how and where care may be provided. Many advances in technology require specialized personnel, creating new opportunities for individuals seeking employment in the healthcare sector.
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