Two conditions that are more likely affecting patient care in acute care institutions today as a result of our chaotic health-care systems are:
A. House foreclosures and bankruptcy
B. Uncertainty and unpredictability
C. Anxiety and depression
D. Managed care and end-of-life care
ANS: B
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A Incorrect because foreclosures and bank-ruptcy do not directly affect hospital care.
B Correct because uncertainty and unpre-dictability is rampant in acute-care institu-tions.
C Incorrect because anxiety and depression may be more hospital care.
D Incorrect because managed care and end-of-life care have been around for multiple years and are not directly affect-ing acute care.
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