A nurse is concerned that there is an overuse of services by clients receiving care from a local physician. What is occurring in this situation?
a. Treatment decisions are made conservatively.
b. Disability and mortality are being reduced.
c. Disparities in quality of care provided are increasing.
d. Unnecessary tests, surgeries, and treatments are being ordered.
ANS: D
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