When Involved with Discharge Planning for a Patient Recovering from a Mild

question 2

Multiple Choice

When involved with discharge planning for a patient recovering from a mild cerebrovascular accident, the nurse should understand that Medicare provides

• A) longer stays for Medicare patients in acute inpatient settings.
• B) increased use of extended care units for rehabilitation needs.
• C) inappropriate early discharge of large numbers of patients.
• D) universal coverage for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

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Dividend Yield

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