Among the rights most frequently included in Patient Bills of Rights are: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) The right to give or refuse consent for medications and treatments
B) The right to choose the nurses who will provide their care
C) The right to be held for treatment for as long as the health-care staff feel is necessary
D) The right to treatment in the least restrictive setting
E) The right to keep personal health-care items and equipment used during treatment or hospitalization
F) The right to have visitors
A, D, F
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a. Health outcomes b. Length of stay c. Cost effectiveness d. Reimbursement measures e. Interprofessional communication
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A) Review the patient's health history. B) Auscultate heart and lung sounds. C) Review the patient's family history. D) Inquire about the patient's eating habits.
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