The trends of technology and self-care will intersect as it relates to
A) teaching clients with chronic conditions to use complicated monitors and life-sustaining medical equipment.
B) the use of equipment in acute care settings increases.
C) decreasing needs within the home care setting to those with chronic conditions.
D) preventing development of future chronic conditions.
A
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