The population health nurse is participating in a discussion about the number of physicians in the United States being able to meet health care needs. What should the nurse identify as the primary reason for physicians contributing to escalating health
care costs?
1. Decreased hospital beds nationwide.
2. Increased numbers of uninsured citizens.
3. The higher number of specialists than generalists.
4. More expensive prescription medications being prescribed.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Specialists have higher reimbursements and fees, and represent two-thirds of the physician workforce in the United States; as such, specialists contribute to escalating health care costs. Nationwide hospital beds have not decreased. While there is a large segment of the population who is uninsured, this is not reflected in the number of physicians and there is no evidence that physicians are necessarily prescribing more expensive medications.
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