Which of the following health care professionals prescribes home care and certifies the plan of care for the client?
A) Social worker
B) Discharge nurse
C) Home healthcare nurse
D) Physician
Ans: D
The physician certifies the client has a health problem so that the client may receive home health care services. The physician also prescribes and certifies a plan of care for the client. The plan is not certified by a social worker, discharge nurse, or home health care nurse.
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