Decreasing postpartum hospital stays is primarily the result of the influence of:
1. HMOs and private insurers.
2. consumer demand.
3. hospitals.
4. the federal government.
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1. Correct. The trend for shortened hospital stays is based largely on efforts to reduce health care costs.
2. Incorrect. Secondarily, consumers have demanded to have less medical intervention and more family-centered experiences.
3. Incorrect. Hospitals are obligated to follow standards of care and federal statutes regard-ing discharge policies.
4. Incorrect. The Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act provides minimum federal standards for health plan coverage for mothers and their newborns. Under this act, newborns and mothers are allowed to stay in the hospital for longer periods.
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The nursing assistant may accept doctors' orders on the telephone if the nurse is not available.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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