While admitting the pregnant woman,the nurse should be aware that postpartum hospital stays that are becoming shorter are primarily the result of the influence of:

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The trend for shortened hospital stays is based largely on efforts to reduce health care costs. Secondarily consumers have demanded less medical intervention and more family-centered experiences. Hospitals are obligated to follow standards of care and federal statutes regarding discharge policies. The Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act provided minimum federal standards for health plan coverage for mothers and their newborns. Under this act couples were allowed to stay in the hospital for longer periods.

While Admitting the Pregnant Woman,the Nurse Should Be Aware That