When providing care to a client in the home setting, the nurse understands reimbursement sources such as Medicare will approve payment only on:
A)
medications ordered by the physician.
B)
interventions provided by licensed nurses.
C)
interventions documented on the progress notes.
D)
interventions identified on the treatment plan.
D
Explanation:
A)
The nurse must confirm that all interventions are included in the physician's treatment plan. Payment will not be made if the intervention is not part of the treatment plan.
Assessment
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Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
B)
The nurse must confirm that all interventions are included in the physician's treatment plan. Payment will not be made if the intervention is not part of the treatment plan.
Assessment
Comprehension
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
C)
The nurse must confirm that all interventions are included in the physician's treatment plan. Payment will not be made if the intervention is not part of the treatment plan.
Assessment
Comprehension
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
D)
The nurse must confirm that all interventions are included in the physician's treatment plan. Payment will not be made if the intervention is not part of the treatment plan.
Assessment
Comprehension
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
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