A wealthy factory owner says, "I don't care about the poor. I just want the best care available for me and my family. Why should I care whether other people get health care or not?" Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurs
a. "If your employees are ill, who will do the work in your factory?"
b. "You might catch a contagious disease from one of your employees."
c. "You have a moral obligation to help those less fortunate."
d. "Your personal insurance and tax costs will go up if your employees have to use community resources when they're ill."
ANS: D
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