Author Question: Which is one of the biggest challenges facing current nursing practice? a. The number of aging ... (Read 23 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which is one of the biggest challenges facing current nursing practice?

a. The number of aging Americans living with chronic disease.
b. The number of patients entering into hospice programs.
c. The number of cancer patients receiving supportive care.
d. Reduced length of stay in hospice care.

Question 2

Caregivers are often categorized by their relationship to the person being cared for. Which of the following are the roles? (Select all that apply.)

a. Grandparent
b. Spouse
c. Parent
d. Adult children
e. Neighbor/friend
f. Young children

yahahah24021 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Millions of Americans are living with one or more chronic debilitating diseases, and 7 out of 10 can expect to live with their diseases several years before dying. When coupled with the advancing age of the eight million baby boomers who now qualify for Medicare, this will soon create a huge demand on health care resources and community-based services.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E
All of these options can provide care whether it is on a temporary or permanent basis. Young children do not provide care.