Which of These Patients Being Discharged by the Acute Care

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of these patients being discharged by the acute care nurse meets the requirements for Medicare reimbursement for home health services?

• A) A 65-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis and severe weakness who requires sacral dressing changes
• B) A 68-year-old diabetic patient who is unable to drive and needs teaching about a diabetic diet and lifestyle
• C) A 70-year-old who receives daily intravenous antibiotics for an infected leg wound
• D) A 71-year-old who needs weekly blood sampling for monitoring of prothrombin times

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