The client wants to know how long Medicare will pay for skilled needs. How long can the nurse continue to provide this care before she must seek a renewal if skilled needs continue to exist?
A) 30 days
B) 45 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Ans: C
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Medicare requires the specified time period to be 60 days with appropriate renewals if skilled needs continue to exist.
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