Clinical Pathways Are Based on All of the Following EXCEPT

question 41

Multiple Choice

Clinical pathways are based on all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) Experience
• B) Reimbursement method
• C) Research
• D) Successful outcomes

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Definitions:

Large Intestine

The last part of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system in vertebrates, responsible for water absorption and the transmission of waste material.

Saliva

A watery fluid produced by the salivary glands in the mouth, essential for chewing and digestion.

Mucus

A viscous, slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes.

Esophageal Sphincter

A ring of muscle at the end of the esophagus that closes to prevent stomach acid from coming back up, and opens to allow food to enter the stomach.