________ refers to a patient's inability to pay.

Heat exhaustion is best described as:

A) a mild state of shock due to excessive fluid loss in a hot, humid environment. B) significantly increased body temperature due to failure of heat-regulating mechanisms. C) painful spasms of the muscles due to excessive electrolyte loss. D) seizures due to loss of fluids and electrolytes in a hot, humid environment.

What procedure causes the most commonly reported healthcare-associated infection?

a. use of mechanical ventilators and associated equipment c. catheterization b. blood draws d. surgery