A community/public health nurse is describing the American health care system to a group of immigrants. How would the nurse best describe this system?
a. As a static, complex entity that the nurse must seek to understand
b. As clearly the best in the world and envied by other countries
c. As extremely effective, especially in high-technology care
d. As being in the midst of ongoing change that offers real opportunities
ANS: D
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