Because Fred Is Recovering Nicely, He Asks Dr

question 1498

Multiple Choice

Because Fred is recovering nicely, he asks Dr. Jones if he can go home for the weekend. Dr. Jones approves a two-night leave of absence (LOA) . Chances are Fred is a patient in

• A) an acute care facility; his LOA will decrease the month's average daily inpatient census.
• B) a long-term care facility; his LOA will increase the month's percentage of occupancy.
• C) an acute care facility; his LOA will increase the month's total discharge days.
• D) a long-term care facility; his LOA will decrease the month's total inpatient service days.

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