Nurses are directly involved in cost containing or cost control measur

Nurses are directly involved in cost containing or cost control measures. Which of the following reasons are related to cost increases? (Select all that apply.)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: true
Rationale : The total population is growing, especially in the older adult segment who tend to have greater health care needs compared to younger persons. The cost of prescription drugs is increasing and represents 19% of total health care expenditures in the United States. The uninsured numbers are on the rise-17% of persons under age 65. Inflation increases all costs.