Within the public health system there has been an increased demand for medical, nursing, and social services. The nurse should recognize what phenomenon as the basis for this increased demand?
A) Increased use of complementary and alternative therapies
B) The growing number of older adults in the United States
C) The rise in income disparity in the United States
D) Increasing profit potential for home health services
Ans: B
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The growing number of older adults in the United States increases the demand for medical, nursing, and social services within the public health system. Income disparities, profit potential, and increased use of complementary therapies do not account for this change.
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