The most cost-effective health care is which of the following?
A. Acute care hospital
B. Rehabilitation hospital
C. Community-based nursing center
D. Physician office
C
Community-based nursing centers are the first level of contact between members of a community and the health care delivery system. Ideally, a nurse provides care close to the patient's residence. This approach helps to reduce the cost of care and to improve access to health care services.
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