A hospital nurse is discussing with an older adult the possibility transfer to a nursing home for skilled care after pneumonia. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this possible transfer?
A) Old people who go to the nursing home don't get out.
B) They will take my home if I go to the nursing home.
C) I don't qualify for skilled care, I only had pneumonia.
D) I have already used 45 Medicare days this year.
Ans: D
Medicare and other insurance programs will cover all or part of the care for up to 100 days of care. Typical diagnoses associated with skilled care in a nursing home are stroke, fractured hip, congestive heart failure, and rehabilitation after acute illnesses (e.g., pneumonia and myocardial infarction). About 65% of older adults spend some time in a nursing home.
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