Researchers have found that investment in which of the following would have had a greater effect on health disparities than the investment in new medical technology?
A. Improving quality of health care
B. Increasing access to education for everyone
C. Implementing universal health care
D. Decreasing crime rate
ANS: B
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A) Increasing fluids to avoid extracellular volume depletion from the diuretic effect of the beta-blocker B) Maintaining a diet high in dairy to increase protein necessary to prevent organ damage C) Use of strategies to prevent falls stemming from postural hypotension D) Limiting exercise to avoid injury that can be caused by increased intracranial pressure
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