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Which of the following is not a basic category of patient discharge status?

a. Discharged to home.
b. Transferred to another hospital.
c. Discharged against medical advice.
d. Admitted to observation status.

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Final answer:

The correct answer is (d) Admitted to observation status.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is (d) Admitted to observation status.

The basic categories of patient discharge status typically include:

  • Discharged to home
  • Transferred to another hospital
  • Discharged against medical advice

Admitted to observation status is not a discharge status but rather a type of hospital stay where the patient is monitored for a specific period of time before a decision is made whether to admit them or discharge them.

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