The nurse is reviewing the costs associated with providing care for specific health problems in 2006. Which health problems cost the most to treat at that time? Select all that apply
1. Respiratory intubation and mechanical ventilation
2. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
3. Cardiac pacemaker
4. Spinal fusion
5. Knee arthroplasty
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Respiratory intubation and mechanical ventilation cost the healthcare industry $15,729 million in 2006.
2. PTCA cost the health care industry $13,327 million in 2006.
3. Cardiac pacemakers, cardioverters, and defibrillators cost the healthcare industry $8,693 million in 2006.
4. Spinal fusion cost the healthcare industry $7,670 million in 2006.
5. Knee arthroplasty cost the healthcare industry $7,920 million in 2006.
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