The nurse who works for an insurance company has been asked to develop an initial set of disease management programs. What factors should this nurse consider when choosing the diseases? Select all that apply
1. High cost problems
2. Those with high numbers of hospitalizations
3. Those with high risk for complications
4. Long-term problems
5. Those with a longer length of stay when hospitalization is required
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. High cost, high volume, high risk diseases are typically considered for management programs.
2. High cost, high volume, high risk diseases are typically considered for management programs.
3. High cost, high volume, high risk diseases are typically considered for management programs.
4. Long-term problems incur high costs.
5. Longer length of stay increases costs.
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