After the patient is admitted to the home health services system, a treatment plan is drafted cooperatively with the physician and is signed. A separate, detailed care plan is always required for the:
a. registered nurse.
b. physical therapist.
c. home health aide.
d. LPN/LVN.
C
A separate, detailed care plan is always required for the home health aide.
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