There are specific legal guidelines and regulations for the documentation related to home care. When providing care for a patient who is a Medicaid recipient, what is most important for the nurse to document?

Question

A) The medical diagnosis and the supplies needed to care for the patient
B) A summary of the patient's income tax paid during the previous year
C) The specific quality of nursing care that is needed
D) The patient's homebound status and the specific need for skilled nursing care

Answer 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers require documentation of the patient's homebound status and the need for skilled professional nursing care. The medical diagnosis and specific detailed information on the functional limitations of the patient are usually part of the documentation. The other answers are incorrect because nursing documentation does not include needed supplies, tax information, or the quality of care needed.