Which of the following hospice services are covered by Medicare? (Select all that apply.)
a. physician and nursing care d. medical equipment and supplies
b. dental care e. housekeeping services
c. counseling services f. surgical procedures
A, C, D, E
Hospice services covered by Medicare include physician and nursing care; pastoral and counseling services; medical equipment and supplies; home health aides and housekeeping services; PT, OT, and ST; bereavement support; 5 days of respite care; and pain medications.
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