There are trends and challenges of healthcare in the 21st ...

[evelyn o bentley]

There are trends and challenges of healthcare in the 21st century. Research into the rising costs of healthcare has revealed that many patient and financial needs could be met by which type of care?
 
  A) Acute
  B) Chronic
  C) Preventive
  D) Skilled nursing

Question 2

Hormones are chemicals that regulate, integrate, and coordinate body systems and functions. The nurse is explaining to the client about the hormone secreting sites and hormonal functions.
 
  Which is the best explanation to the client about the hormonal function of the placenta? A) Stimulates the gastric glands to secrete gastric juice
  B) Maintains fluid homeostasis
  C) Maintains pregnancy
  D) Assists in blood pressure control

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Research into the rising costs of healthcare revealed that many patient and financial needs could be met by preventive care. Preventive care can literally prevent health problems before they develop. The benefits of remaining healthy were also extremely cost effective. The trend continues to evolve to prevent illness and accidents, as often as possible, before they occur and the need for acute, chronic, or skilled nursing care is required.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The placenta maintains pregnancy. The stomach simulates the gastric glands to secrete gastric juice. The heart maintains fluid homeostasis. The kidneys assist in blood pressure control.