All of the following have contributed to the increase in ...

[segrsyd]

All of the following have contributed to the increase in maternity-related health care costs except:
 
  1. early postpartum discharges.
  2. maternal medical risk factors such as diabetes.
  3. the use of high-tech equipment.
  4. the cost of care for LBW infants.

Question 2

A 6-year-old girl suffers head trauma following a motor-vehicle accident. An intravenous infusion of 10 dextrose/water is begun. For which of the following findings would it be most important to monitor her during this time?
 
  A) Urinary output and specific gravity of urine
  B) Formation of edema in the abdomen or lower extremities
  C) Increasing inability to speak because of tongue edema
  D) Development of diarrhea and pH of stools

[Dunkey]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Correct. Early postpartum discharges have reduced costs.
2. Incorrect. High risk factors increase health costs.
3. Incorrect. High-tech equipment increases health costs.
4. Incorrect. LBW or high risk infants increase health costs.

Answer to Question 2

A