When the Patient Inquires About Eligibility for Home Health Care,the

question 13

Multiple Choice

When the patient inquires about eligibility for home health care,the nurse states that the criteria for skilled home health care are:

• A) Annual income less than $20,000
• B) Need for physical or speech therapy
• C) Nonavailability of transportation
• D) Must be homebound
• E) Need for wound dressing changes

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Definitions:

Water Cooled Blankets

Specialized blankets that use circulating water to control body temperature for therapeutic or comfort purposes.

Orthostatic Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down.

Hypotension

Abnormally low blood pressure, which might cause symptoms of dizziness or fainting.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical parameter in assessing cardiovascular health.