Which of the following hospice services are covered by Medicare? ...

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Which of the following hospice services are covered by Medicare? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. physician and nursing care d. medical equipment and supplies
  b. dental care e. housekeeping services
  c. counseling services f. surgical procedures

Question 2

A female client will be receiving isotretinoin (Accutane) for nodulocystic acne. The nurse should instruct the client to:
 
  a. recognize the risk of developing super infection during therapy
  b. take prescribed contraceptives before, during, and after treatment
  c. restrict intake of allergens such as chocolate and spicy foods
  d. expect immediate improvement in acne

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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
Hospice services covered by Medicare include physician and nursing care; pastoral and counseling services; medical equipment and supplies; home health aides and housekeeping services; PT, OT, and ST; bereavement support; 5 days of respite care; and pain medications.

Answer to Question 2

B
Isotretinoin (Accutane) may be used for nodulocystic acne. Pregnancy tests are done 2 weeks before initialing, every month during, and 1 month after discontinuing treatment. All females of childbearing potential age are placed on contraception during treatment.

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