In order to plan long term, you consider what the client of the future

QUESTION

In order to plan long term, you consider what the client of the future will look like. Which of the following client profiles would best capture shifting demographics and trends in health care?

a. Younger, knowledgeable about health options
b. Female, uses emergency care services for parents and children
c. Older, one or more chronic disorders, diverse background
d. Male, various occupationally generated disorders, diverse ethnic background

ANSWER:

ANS: C
The client base is aging and more people will be living with chronic disorders. Persons will travel more and there will be increased need to speak two or more languages to address the needs of a mobile global population.