The Nurse Has Taken a Position in the Utilization Review

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse has taken a position in the utilization review (UR) department of a hospital. This nurse can expect to be involved in evaluating which care components? Select all that apply.

• A) Was the care provided necessary?
• B) How much medication did the patient receive?
• C) How appropriate was the care provided?
• D) How much did each procedure cost to provide?
• E) How efficiently was care provided?

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