To determine whether a service performed by the nurse is skilled care, several factors must be evaluated and adequately documented. Which of the following is an example of skilled nursing service?
1. Teaching the client and family to implement a therapeutic plan such as taking medications
2. Consulting with other nurses about the care of a patient in the home
3. Coordinating services for maximum benefit at minimal cost
4. Reviewing nursing assistant charting at the end of each day
ANS: 1
Teaching the client and family to implement a therapeutic plan, such as taking medications, is an example of a skilled nursing service.
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