Which of the Following Reasons Explains Why Many Hospitals Contract

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons explains why many hospitals contract out intravenous (IV) preparations?

• A) Hospitals do not have trained personnel.
• B) Complying with the new USP <797> rules regarding IV preparation areas is an enormous expense.
• C) Hospitals do not have time to prepare them.
• D) All of the above are explanations.

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