Which of the Following Statements Describes Utilization Trends in Inpatient

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes utilization trends in inpatient surgical procedures?

• A) Inpatient surgical procedures have increased.
• B) The decline in average length of stay is partially attributable to advances in technology.
• C) Outpatient surgical procedures have decreased.
• D) The average length of stay seems to have stabilized at about three days.

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