Safe, Effective Care Environment
28. Medicare has enacted a new policy that states that, if a client develops certain conditions while in the hospital, the hospital will not be reimbursed for the care of the client. Which condition does a nurse know that quality care can prevent?
Test-Taking Tip
Look for an option that is most influenced by quality of care.
Content Area: Management of Care, Quality Improvement; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Safe and Effective Care Environment/Management of Care/Performance Improvement (Quality Improvement)
Safe, Effective Care Environment
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Answer 1 is incorrect because yeast is present on the skin normally, not transmitted because of poor hand hygiene. Answer 2 is correct because poor blood sugar control is related to the quality of care received while hospitalized. Answer 3 is incorrect because weight loss is a result of illness, not care. Answer 4 is incorrect because the need for surgery is determined by diagnosis, not quality of care.
