How does the success of long-term weaning in acute care hospitals compare with that in long-term acute care (LTAC) hospitals?
A. acute care hospitals: 25% to 39%; LTAC hospitals: 42% to 53%
B. acute care hospitals: 41% to 55%; LTAC hospitals: 55% to 68%
C. acute care hospitals: 57% to 80%; LTAC hospitals: 70% to 90%
D. acute care hospitals: 80% to 90%; LTAC hospitals: >90%
ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: The success of long-term weaning in acute care hospitals ranges from 57% to 80% of hospital survivors, depending on access to weaning facilities. Weaning success in LTAC hospitals ranges from 70% to 90% of survivors, and time to weaning averages 40 days in most series.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C
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