A nurse has been invited to discuss health care costs at a senior ...

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A nurse has been invited to discuss health care costs at a senior citizens' club. What information should the nurse plan to include in this discussion?
 
  1. While health care costs continue to rise, the percentage of the U.S. economy spent on health care has slowly declined to less than 12.
  2. Regulations brought about by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) should bring financial relief to health care consumers.
  3. The United States spends more money on health care than any other country.
  4. Health care spending in the United States is slowly declining due to passage of bills such as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Question 2

A graduating nurse is deciding which nursing specialty would be a good place to begin a nursing career to ensure long-term stability. Which specialty is most likely to grow in need?
 
  1. Pediatric nursing
  2. Psychiatric nursing
  3. Geriatric nursing
  4. Maternity nursing

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: In 2009, health care costs consumed over 17 of the country's gross domestic product.
Rationale 2: Implementation of PPACA and its regulations have not been formulated.
Rationale 3: The United States spends over 2.5 trillion on health care annually, more than any other country.
Rationale 4: While this act has been passed, it is not operationalized. Health care spending continues to rise.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. As Baby Boomers age, geriatric nursing will be needed more than any other. No other areas
have such a demand due to better health practices as people age and living longer.

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