When reviewing the complete table of risk, which of the following choices BEST describes how is the overall risk of complications, comorbidity, or mortality determined?
A. The middle of the three elements of risk, presenting problem, diagnostic procedures ordered, and management option selected, determines the overall risk of complication, comorbidity, or mortality
B. The lowest of the three elements of risk, presenting problem, diagnostic procedures ordered, and management option selected, determines the overall risk of complication, comorbidity, or mortality
C. The highest of the three elements of risk, presenting problem, diagnostic procedures ordered, and management option selected, determines the overall risk of complication, comorbidity, or mortality
D. All three elements of risk, presenting problem, diagnostic procedures ordered, and management option selected, must be equal in order to determine the overall risk of complication, comorbidity, or mortality
C
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