The population nurse is participating on a committee to improve the way health care is provided to individuals who live in the state. What characteristic of the population should the nurse identify to improve the organization and effectiveness of health
care delivery? (Select all that apply.)
1. Technological advances.
2. Changes in delivery systems.
3. Changing population demographics.
4. More uninsured members in the state.
5. Reduced numbers of healthcare providers.
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Health system observers have identified several forces that influence the technological advances, changes in delivery systems, changes in population demographics, and growing numbers of uninsured residents. The numbers of healthcare providers is not a characteristic of the population that impacts the organization and effectiveness of health care delivery.
2. Health system observers have identified several forces that influence the technological advances, changes in delivery systems, changes in population demographics, and growing numbers of uninsured residents. The numbers of healthcare providers is not a characteristic of the population that impacts the organization and effectiveness of health care delivery.
3. Health system observers have identified several forces that influence the technological advances, changes in delivery systems, changes in population demographics, and growing numbers of uninsured residents. The numbers of healthcare providers is not a characteristic of the population that impacts the organization and effectiveness of health care delivery.
4. Health system observers have identified several forces that influence the technological advances, changes in delivery systems, changes in population demographics, and growing numbers of uninsured residents. The numbers of healthcare providers is not a characteristic of the population that impacts the organization and effectiveness of health care delivery.
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