Why Is It Important for Home Health Physical Therapists to Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for home health physical therapists to be familiar with acute care conditions?

• A) Some patients may be discharged from the hospital directly to their homes.
• B) Because of third-party payer cutbacks, patients are now discharged from the acute setting in a more acute stage of their pathology.
• C) Patients are more likely to have a relapse in their homes.
• D) The therapist is solely responsible for the care of patients after they return home.

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