A nurse is concerned that there is an overuse of services by clients receiving care from a local physician. Which of the following statements describes what is occurring in this situation?
A) Treatment decisions are made conservatively.
B) Disability and mortality are being reduced.
C) Disparities in quality of care provided are increasing.
D) Unnecessary tests, surgeries, and treatments are being ordered.

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The situation described indicates that there is an overuse of medical services, which means unnecessary tests, surgeries, and treatments are being ordered. This can lead to increased healthcare costs without improving patient outcomes.

A Nurse Is Concerned That There Is an Overuse of Services