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mcmcdaniel

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Which of the following is not a trend in how health care is delivered in the United States?
 
  1. Greater emphasis is on cures for rather than prevention of disease and disability.
  2. Shortened hospitalization time is required for many stays.
  3. Acute care is increasingly provided in home-based services.
  4. Hospital-based nurses are increasingly involved in follow-up care after discharge.

Question 2

A child having myringotomy tubes placed asks, How and when will the tubes be removed? What is your best response?
 
  A) You will have them replaced every 2 months until you reach age 18.
  B) The tubes remain in place for 6 months and then are dissolved by vinegar.
  C) The tubes remain in place for 6 to 12 months until they come out by themselves.
  D) The tubes are not removed; they grow permanently into place.



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Answer to Question 1

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1. Correct. Prevention is now emphasized.
2. Incorrect. Hospitalization has been shortened to reduce cost. Preventive care is now em-phasized.
3. Incorrect. Acute care has been increasingly done at home. Preventive care is now empha-sized.
4. Incorrect. Nurses are now more involved in postdischarge follow-up. Preventive care is now emphasized.

Answer to Question 2

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