When the decision is made with the family to place the patient on hospice care, the home health nurse explains that the reimbursement changes from "fee per visit" to "fee per _________."
ANS:
diem
Medicare-supported hospice care is billed on a fee per diem.
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A. Food preferences B. Employment patterns C. Special interest in the homeland D. Divine intervention E. Thoughts of hope and optimism
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1. kidney failure. 2. a failing spleen. 3. excess fluid levels. 4. decreased red blood cells.
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The nurse will contact the provider to: a. discuss IM dosing. b. request an order for folic acid. c. suggest an increased dose. d. suggest platelet transfusion therapy.
Which best describes signs and symptoms as part of a nursing diagnosis?
a. Description of potential risk factors b. Identification of actual health problems c. Human response to state of illness or health d. Cues and clusters derived from patient assessment