A student nurse is caring for a patient who will be transferred to a skilled nursing facility (SNF). When collaborating with the case manager about transferring the patient to an SNF,
the case manager tells the student that the SNF will most likely be covered by Medicare if
1. The patient stays longer than 100 days per year.
2. The patient enters the SNF within 60 days of a hospitalization.
3. The patient has been hospitalized for at least 1 day before admission.
4. The patient makes regular progress as documented by medical professionals.
ANS: 4
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