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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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What is the most compelling reason for health professionals to be educated in the area of gerontology?
 
  a) to address the comprehensive nursing shortage
  b) to make an increase in salary
  c) to prepare to be challenged by the educated baby boomers
  d) to prepare to care for the growing number of older persons in the population

Question 2

Select the statement that provides correct information about nursing homes in the United States.
 
  A) The major fee source for nursing home care is Medicare.
  B) Clients in nursing homes have more diverse and complex clinical needs than in the past.
  C) Nursing homes employ the greatest percentage of nurses.
  D) About 25 of persons age 65 or older live in nursing homes.


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juicepod

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

JaynaD87

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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