A client being discharged needs physical therapy for progressive ambulation, wound care to treat a postoperative wound, and assistance with the payment of hospital bills
Before the nurse contacts a home care agency, who should write the order for the client to receive home care?
1. Physician
2. Nurse
3. Social worker
4. Physical therapist
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: A client may be referred to home health care by providers, nurses, social workers, and therapists, but home care cannot begin without a physician's order and a physician-approved treatment plan. This is a legal reimbursement requirement.
Rationale 2: A client may be referred to home health care by providers, nurses, social workers, and therapists, but home care cannot begin with a nurse's order.
Rationale 3: A client may be referred to home health care by providers, nurses, social workers, and therapists, but home care cannot begin with a social worker's order.
Rationale 4: A client may be referred to home health care by providers, nurses, social workers, and therapists, but home care cannot begin with a social worker's order.
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