Hi, I am a Nurse Practitioner, work as a Hospitalist, I had an 80 yr old F, hx of CHF, who came into the hospital, sent by her Cardiologist, with complaints of increased SOB on exertion and weight gain for the past 1 month. Patient did not qualify for inpatient status due to her labs and imaging, BNP 304. Patient was started on a lasix drip and did have a weight loss of 12 pounds, with resolution of SOB. Why wouldn't patient meet inpatient status?