What are some of the expected outcomes in the client domain of ...

[jon_i]

What are some of the expected outcomes in the client domain of nursing data (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Patient satisfaction
  b. Achieved care outcomes
  c. Continuity of care
  d. Level of dependency
  e. Intensity of nursing care

Question 2

Diagnosis-related groups were started in 1983 to provide ____.
 
  a. Cost-based reimbursement
  b. Equalized reimbursement
  c. Fee-for-service reimbursement
  d. Prearranged reimbursement

[yasmin]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
In the client domain, the cost and continuity of care for the client are important because data are now shared among providers within the HIE to manage care. Patient satisfaction and the achievement of care outcomes are also expected within the client domain. Some of the variables include diagnosis, age, gender, marital status, level of dependency, and intensity of nursing care.

Answer to Question 2

D
Medicare instituted prearranged or fixed reimbursement for like categories of care to help control health care costs.