A nurse is admitting a client to home care services, using Medicare as the funding source for the care that will be provided. Which of the following substantiated findings would make a client ineligible for these services?
a. Care is needed from both a nurse and a physical therapist.
b. Care is needed 24 hours a day on an ongoing basis.
c. The client is incapable of leaving the home.
d. None of these; the requested care seems reasonable and medically necessary.
Question 2
What is a reason why home health nurses do not engage in case finding and preventive health teaching to all members of the family?
a. These services do not result in reimbursement for the agency.
b. Caseloads are so high that there is no time to provide these services.
c. Home health nurses do not feel comfortable providing these services.
d. Federal regulations limit the amount of these services that agencies can provide.
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