What Was the Result of the Prospective Payment System Legislation

question 21

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the prospective payment system legislation?

• A)Hospital stays were shortened,which placed a greater responsibility on family care.
• B)Payments to the hospitals and physicians that fulfilled the new rules were higher.
• C)Nursing staffing was increased to meet the needs of more acutely ill patients.
• D)Diagnoses were more accurate and complete before clients were admitted to acute care.

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Definitions:

Body Cavities

Spaces within the body that contain vital organs, such as the thoracic, abdominal, and cranial cavities.

Parietal Peritoneum

The portion of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavity walls, as opposed to covering the organs.

Serous Membrane

A thin membrane that lines the internal body cavities and secretes a lubricating fluid, allowing organs to move smoothly against each other.

Abdominal Organs

Internal organs located within the abdomen, including the stomach, liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and intestines.