The Use of Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs)was Initiated by Federal Medicare

question 7

Multiple Choice

The use of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) was initiated by federal Medicare and private insurers to reduce health care costs.Which situations demonstrate the potential effect this initiative has had on clinical nursing practice?

• A)A patient is discharged with only one opportunity to change his dressing with supervision.
• B)A patient can delay her discharge if she is unsure about changing her dressing.
• C)A patient's ambulation is delayed if he experiences too much pain.
• D)A patient can be admitted to the hospital for a colonoscopy.

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