A group of community health nurses are discussing health care policy in the United States. Which of the following reflects the consensus view?
A) Market forces should solve the problem.
B) The government should assume responsibility.
C) Health care policy needs to change.
D) Health care policy is flawed but adequate.
Ans: C
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