A home hospice client who has Medicare is experiencing extreme pain at home and is refusing to receive inpatient care due to concerns over the cost of inpatient care. What teaching will the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Inpatient pain management for hospice patients is covered by Medicare.
b. Medicare does not cover pain control in the home, it must be in the inpatient care.
c. Medicare does not cover costs that are not directly related to the diagnosis.
d. Worry about payment should not be a concern for the client.
Answer: a. Inpatient pain management for hospice patients is covered by Medicare.
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