Which of the following best describes home healthcare?
A) Home healthcare can cover only short-term health needs
B) Home health nurses do not provide specialized care such as chemotherapy
C) The registered nurse (RN) manages and coordinates the care received by the client
D) Home health agencies do not provide any other service apart from nursing
C
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