Why will home health care continue to grow? Select all that apply
A. Computers used to convey information between nurses and patients
B. Cost-containment measures at all levels of government
C. Insurance companies requiring increased use of generic medications
D. Public demand for quality health care
E. Public pressures to receive care in the most comfortable setting
F. Technologic advances
ANS: A, B, D, F
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