Asked by Tiffany Wisham on Jun 01, 2024
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A 75-year-old patient in an acute care hospital who underwent surgery for an abdominal aneurysm developed a urinary tract infection 3 days after placement of a Foley catheter.The nurse believes that this is a reportable incident,and which of the following will happen as a result?
A) Medicare will be denied to the patient.
B) Medicare will take the hospital to court.
C) Nothing; it is not a reportable incident.
D) Medicare will not reimburse the hospital for this infection.
Urinary Tract Infection
An infection involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra, predominantly caused by bacteria, leading to symptoms like pain during urination and increased frequency of urination.
Foley Catheter
A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, often used during surgery or when patients cannot urinate on their own.
Medicare Reimbursement
The process by which Medicare compensates healthcare providers for services rendered to Medicare beneficiaries.
- Acquire knowledge of the key principles underlying medication safety and the criticality of precise drug dispensation.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the key principles underlying medication safety and the criticality of precise drug dispensation.
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