Select the statement that provides correct information about nursing homes in the United States
A) The major fee source for nursing home care is Medicare.
B) Clients in nursing homes have more diverse and complex clinical needs than in the past.
C) Nursing homes employ the greatest percentage of nurses.
D) About 25% of persons age 65 or older live in nursing homes.
B
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