A nurse is aware that the number of people in the United States who are living with disabilities is expected to continue increasing. What is considered to be one of the factors contributing to this increase?
A) The decrease in the number of people with early-onset disabilities
B) The increased inability to cure chronic disorders
C) Changes in infection patterns resulting from antibiotic resistance
D) Increased survival rates among people who experience trauma
Ans: D
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The number of people with disabilities is expected to increase over time as people with early-onset disabilities, chronic disorders, and severe trauma survive and have normal or near-normal lifespans. There has not been a decrease in the number of people with early-onset disabilities. Acquired chronic disorders still cannot be cured.
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