The nurse would like to admit a client to home health care, but is worried about insurance reimbursement. What client action is causing the nurse to question if home care can be prescribed for this client?
1. Lives with a spouse
2. Needs skilled care
3. Needs intermittent care
4. Drives a car for trips to the barber
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Living with a spouse is allowed for reimbursement by insurance companies.
Rationale 2: Needing skilled care is allowed for reimbursement by insurance companies.
Rationale 3: Needing intermittent care is allowed for reimbursement by insurance companies.
Rationale 4: Clients must meet certain criteria, including homebound status, except for occasional outings. Barber trips are included as "occasional outings," but the client is not the driver.
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