Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding the current health care American's receive?
a. "The distribution of services is efficient across the population.".
b. "The distribution of care is even across the population.".
c. "Access to care related to income is improving.".
d. "Many Americans receive care that causes harm.".
D
The nurse with an adequate understanding of current health care would state that many Americans receive care that causes harm. The distribution of services is inefficient and uneven across the population, and access to care related to income is worsening.
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