A nurse who works in the transition services department of a large hospital has seen increases in the demand for home health. What trend is known to contribute to recent increases in demand for home health care?
A) Increases in the incidence and severity of infections
B) Increases in immigration and urbanization
C) Growing numbers of older adults who have chronic diseases
D) Growing numbers of Americans who have no health insurance
C
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The number of clients who receive home health care continues to rise. A factor that underlies this phenomenon is the growing number of chronically ill older adults in the population in need of assistance. Lack of health insurance, immigration, and urbanization are not factors that have been noted to increase demand for home health. Acute infections do not normally contribute to demand for home health.
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