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A 54-year-old female with diabetes was admitted to the hospital for a bowel resection. On the third post-op day, the patient experienced tachycardia, her white blood cell count was slightly elevated, and her temperature was normal. Which of the following is TRUE?
For a community hospital, patient satisfaction scores demonstrate multiple areas for improvement including a need to improve responsiveness to patient needs and to improve physician and nursing communication. Based on these results, which of the following could cause low patient satisfaction scores?
The most prevalent causes of healthcare-acquired infections include unsterile surgical or procedure tools, antimicrobial resistance, improper handwashing techniques, and improper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Is this a True or False statement?
Sterilization and reuse of medical devices and disposables may jeopardize the safety of patients. Reusing single-use devices can lead to potentially profound consequences for the patient including: