The Nurse Is Evaluating a Group of Patients for Referral

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating a group of patients for referral to a home health agency. Each of the patients is on the Medicare program. Which patient is most likely to qualify for home health services?

• A)the patient with a moderate-sized pressure ulcer requiring daily dressing changes
• B)the postoperative patient needing to be seen by the physician six weeks after surgery
• C)the bedridden patient who is prescribed oral antibiotic therapy for two weeks
• D)the patient who needs monthly blood work to adjust Coumadin dosage

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