Because of the Complexity of Reimbursement Systems and Its Implications

question 7

Multiple Choice

Because of the complexity of reimbursement systems and its implications for the services available to patients,the nurse has a key role in:

• A) advocacy for patients with regard to services required and services utilized.
• B) increasing the volume of services and decreasing the number of patients served.
• C) accomplishing more with each visit and decreasing the volume of services used.
• D) decreasing the volume of services used and the number of return visits.

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Definitions:

Intravenous (IV)

Pertaining to the administration of drugs or fluids directly into the vein.

Head Trauma

An injury to the head that can affect the scalp, skull, brain, or underlying tissue and blood vessels in the head.

Parenteral Nutrition (PN)

A method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, providing nutrition directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous solution.

Consistent Infusion Rate

The maintained regular flow rate of intravenous fluids or medications into a patient's bloodstream.