A Client Needs a High-Risk Surgical Procedure

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client needs a high-risk surgical procedure. According to the Leapfrog Group, the client should choose which hospital for care during this procedure?

• A) The hospital closest to the client's home
• B) The hospital that has done the greatest number of these surgeries in the last two years
• C) The hospital chosen by the client's primary healthcare provider
• D) The hospital with the highest performance ratings for this procedure

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A chemical substance secreted by the pineal gland in reaction to lack of light, which controls the rhythm of sleeping and waking.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays key roles in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's stress response and in various cognitive and emotional functions.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, which regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle.