Why Is Observation for 24 Hours in an Acute-Care Setting

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is observation for 24 hours in an acute-care setting often appropriate for children?

• A) Longer hospital stays are more costly.
• B) Children become ill quickly and recover quickly.
• C) Children feel less separation anxiety when hospitalized for 24 hours.
• D) Families experience less disruption during short hospital stays.

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Relevant Testing

Testing that is directly related and appropriate to the purpose for which it is being conducted, ensuring that the results are meaningful for the specific context.

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IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a U.S. law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.

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