A case that cannot be assigned an appropriate Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) because of an atypical situation is called a(n):

misdiagnosis.

cost differential.

cost outlier.

unsubstantiated claim.

Answer: cost outlier.

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A recent immigrant from Vietnam is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement with this client?

a) Client teaching about the cause of TB b) Reviewing the risk factors for TB c) Developing a list of people with whom the client has had contact d) Client teaching about the importance of TB testing

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