An elderly man whose wife has just been admitted to the ICU following congestive heart failure is concerned about how passage of the Affordable Care Act will impact the care of his wife
Which of the following are expected outcomes of this legislation that it would be appropriate for the nurse to share with the man? Select all that apply.
A) The new legislation will result in a shortage of experienced critical care nurses.
B) The new legislation will require health care workers to meet higher quality standards related to patient care.
C) The new legislation will make it more challenging to meet the educational goals of patients and families.
D) The new legislation will increase the length of stay of patients in the hospital.
E) The new legislation will shift the payment structure for hospitals and health care providers from a traditional fee-for-service model to an incentive model.
B, E
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