A patient lives in a rural area and has difficulty obtaining ...

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A patient lives in a rural area and has difficulty obtaining health care. The reason for this is because
 
  a. many hospitals in rural areas have been closed due to economic pressure
  b. roads are poorly paved
  c. physician office hours are limited
  d. mostly young people inhabit rural areas

Question 2

Which of the following can cause the blood pressure to increase?
 
  a. decreased blood vo-lume c. increase in peripheral resistance
  b. decreased cardiac output d. decreased viscosity of blood

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Answer to Question 1

A
Rural areas have always had few health care providers and facilities that were easily accessible. A large number of elderly people live in rural areas. Because people in rural areas tend to work for small businesses or are self-employed, many of them have no health insurance. Also, many hospitals in rural areas have been closed due to economic pressures.

Answer to Question 2

C
When the blood volume decreases, the body compensates with an increased heart rate and vasoconstriction that increases peripheral resistance to maintain normal pressure and functions of the vital organs.

[Coya19@aol.com]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

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