DRGs (diagnosis-related groups)
refers to reimbursement for health care services based on a predetermined fixed price-per-case or diagnosis; it categorizes patients to better control hospital costs; there is a time-table for how long someone with a DRG can be in the hospital on government funds, w...
DRGs (diagnosis-related groups) - ANSWER-refers to reimbursement for health care
services based on a predetermined fixed price-per-case or diagnosis; it categorizes
patients to better control hospital costs; there is a time-table for how long someone with
a DRG can be in the hospital on government funds, which is a barrier to proper
healthcare.
gastric secretion pH (checking NG tube) - ANSWER-less than 5.5
Limp muscles (weakness)
Orthostatic hypotension
Seizures/headache
Stomach cramping
Hypernatremia - ANSWER-F - Fever (low grade), flushed skin
R - Restless (irritable)
I - Increased fluid retention and increased BP
E - Edema (peripheral and pitting)
D - Decreased urinary output, dry mouth
S = Skin flushed
A = Agitation
L = Low-grade fever
T = Thirst
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