When the client inquires about eligibility for home health care, the nurse states that the criteria for skilled home health care are (select all that apply):
1. income less than $20,000 annually.
2. need for physical therapy or speech therapy.
3. nonavailability of transportation.
4. need for IV medication administration.
5. need for wound dressing changes.
2, 4, 5
Eligibility for skilled care from a home health care aide include the need for nursing care for IVs, respirators, wound dressing changes, and physical therapy or speech therapy. There is no requirement relative to low income or lack of transportation.
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