During Review of a Patient's Progress,the Healthcare Team Determines That

question 22

Multiple Choice

During review of a patient's progress,the healthcare team determines that a patient requires treatment that is generally accepted at that time in the usual illness trajectory of a patient.The patient is unable to pay.As the head nurse,you persist in ensuring that this patient receives the treatment.You are:

• A) empowering the patient.
• B) avoiding litigation.
• C) advocating for the patient.
• D) supporting the clinical pathway.

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Definitions:

Section 1245 Gain

A tax term referring to the gain from the sale or disposal of certain types of depreciable property, where the gain is recaptured as ordinary income.

Ordinary Income

Refers to the type of income earned by an individual that is subject to standard tax rates, including wages, salaries, commissions, and income from interest or dividends.

Long-Term Capital Losses

Losses incurred from selling assets that have been held for over a year, which can be applied to counterbalance capital gains when calculating taxes.

Short-Term Capital Gains

Profits from the sale of an asset held for one year or less, typically taxed at higher rates than long-term capital gains.