Patients with Heart Failure Have Extended Lengths of Stay and Are

question 15

Multiple Choice

Patients with heart failure have extended lengths of stay and are often readmitted shortly after they have been discharged. To improve quality of care, a type of "road map" that included all elements of care for this disease and that standardized treatment by guiding daily care was implemented. This road map is referred to as a(n) :

• A) benchmark.
• B) critical pathway.
• C) algorithm.
• D) case management.

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Definitions:

Electroshock Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders, more commonly known as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

Feared Object

An item or entity that induces a strong phobic or fearful response in an individual, usually stemming from negative experiences or innate anxieties.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxieties by gradual exposure to the fear source while practicing relaxation techniques.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy focused on identifying and correcting negative thought patterns to improve emotional well-being and behavior.