The Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996 requires that all health care plans allow for a minimum length of stay following a normal vaginal birth of which of the following?
1. 24 hours
2. 36 hours
3. 48 hours
4. 96 hours
3
1, 2, 4. Incorrect. The minimum length of stay under this act is 48 hours.
3. Correct. This is the appropriate length of time as stipulated by this act.
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