Which of the following key features distinguish delivery of respiratory care services in alternative settings (subacute, long-term, and home care) from traditional acute care delivery?
I.reliance on outside vendors for most lab and diagnostic testing
II.reliance mainly on portable equipment (oxygen [O₂], suction, aerosol) III.most work independently performed with minimal supervision
IV.heavy reliance on assessment and documentation in care planning
V.intensive interaction with professional team and patient's family

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Delivery of respiratory care services in alternative settings such as subacute, long-term, and home care differs from traditional acute care in several key ways: reliance on outside vendors for most lab and diagnostic testing, mainly using portable equipment, working independently with minimal supervision, a heavy reliance on assessment and documentation in care planning, and intensive interaction with the professional team and patient's family.

Which of the Following Key Features Distinguish Delivery of Respiratory