What appear to be the benefits of a postacute care facility to PMV patients? I. specialized skilled nursing II. inpatient rehabilitation III. dedicated ventilator weaning facilities IV. decreased mortality
A. I, III only
B. II, III only
C. I, II, III only
D. I, II, III, IV
ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: LTAC hospitals, some specialized skilled nursing and inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and dedicated ventilator weaning facilities may all be present to assist in the subacute and chronic care of PMV patients. Some acute care hospitals have dedicated in-house subacute care units to offload PMV patients from busy ICUs.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C
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