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.
Patients should be encouraged to bring to their health care visit all the substances that they take,
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