The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to an extended-care facility. She is concerned about the expense. The nurse can allay anxiety by explaining that Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs:
a. for a period of 30 days.
b. for a period of 45 days for physical therapy.
c. for a period of 100 days for needed skilled care.
d. until she is able to be discharged home.
Question 2
When discussing extended care with a patient who has had a hip replacement and needs physical therapy, the nurse would recommend a(n):
a. basic care facility.
b. skilled care facility.
c. subacute care facility.
d. assisted-living residence.
Critical thinking and the process of planning care
The Increasing Cost of Health Care, 1960–2010
The Advance of Woman Suffrage
Edgar Degas, After the Bath, Woman Drying Herself.
Ayurvedic massage. Long sweeping stroke from foot around shoulder and down the arm, recipient prone.
Hospitalization per year