DRGs are determined by groups of similar diagnoses that require:

a. similar resources.
b. the same intensity of resources.
c. vast resources.
d. expensive resources.


Answer: b

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A. strong leaders. B. weak and pitiful coworkers. C. skilled negotiators. D. workplace bullies. E. sexual harassers.

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