Which of the Following Is an Explanation for the Decline

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an explanation for the decline in the number of acute care hospitals?

• A) Administrative policies have changed.
• B) Surgical procedures have become more complicated.
• C) Patient hospital stays are longer.
• D) Improvements have been made in surgical techniques.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels, controlling their movements.

Sympathetic Fibers

Nerve fibers that are part of the sympathetic nervous system, responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response by regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and other autonomic functions.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brainstem to the lumbar region, serving as the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

First Thoracic

The first thoracic refers to the first vertebra of the thoracic spine, which is located in the upper back and helps support the ribcage.