What is the survival rate for PMV patients in acute care hospitals compared with that in postacute care facilities?
A. No clear evidence demonstrates that either type facility has a better survival rate.
B. The survival rate for PMV patients in acute care hospitals is 50% compared with 20% in postacute care settings.
C. The survival rate for PMV patients in acute care hospitals is 20% compared with 10% in postacute care settings.
D. The survival rate for PMV patients in acute care hospitals is 25% compared with 65% in postacute care settings.
ANS: A
A. Correct response: No clear evidence exits indicating that either an acute care setting or a postacute care facility has a better survival rate for PMV patients. Nonetheless, postacute care institutions appear to reduce the overall costs of patient care. Many subacute care facilities also have the benefit of multidisciplinary care teams with practitioners having special expertise in PMV patient care.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation A
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