A nurse is teaching about the effects of globalization. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Increased spread of communicable diseases
b. Increased homogeneous mix of nursing staff
c. Decreased poverty and increased "health tourism"
d. Decreased urbanization as populations shift to the suburbs
ANS: A
Although globalization of trade, travel, and culture has improved the availability of health care services, the spread of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has become more common. In an effort to improve the quality of care, health care institutions are recruiting nurses from around the world to work in the United States, forcing hospitals to better understand and work with nurses from different cultures. Poverty is still deadlier than any disease and is the most frequent reason for death in the world today. The growth of urbanization also is currently affecting the world's health. Improved communication, easier air travel, and easing of trade restrictions are making it easier for people to engage in "health tourism."
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