Which of the following best describes the prospective payment system? The prospective payment system makes payment determinations based on
A) the type of agency.
B) the location of the facility.
C) client diagnosis prior to services rendered.
D) reimbursement of client charges after services are provided.
C
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A) Liquid or mushy B) Bloody, soft C) Small balls of feces D) Thin and firm
A 6-year-old patient complains of a constantly itchy scalp that developed after returning home from school today. The most common cause for this condition in a child is:
A. Seborrheic dermatitis B. Pediculosis C. Psoriasis D. Basal cell carcinoma
The nurse reminds the client that the traditional view of health:
1. promotes optimal function. 2. views health and illness as separate concepts. 3. defines health as an absence of illness. 4. emphasizes prevention of disease.
The nurse researcher is trying to determine the strongest type of research. Which type of research would the nurse choose?
a. Randomized controlled trials b. A qualitative study c. A descriptive study d. A case-controlled study