Which is one of the biggest challenges facing current nursing practice?
a. The number of aging Americans living with chronic disease.
b. The number of patients entering into hospice programs.
c. The number of cancer patients receiving supportive care.
d. Reduced length of stay in hospice care.
ANS: A
Millions of Americans are living with one or more chronic debilitating diseases, and 7 out of 10 can expect to live with their diseases several years before dying. When coupled with the advancing age of the eight million baby boomers who now qualify for Medicare, this will soon create a huge demand on health care resources and community-based services.
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