Sally Garner is a case manager for a home health agency and has been assigned to care for Bessie Smith, an 82-year-old woman who has been admitted to services following a stroke. As Bessie's case manager, Sally will
1. Assign her care to one of the nurses who specializes in stoke clients.
2. Consult with her family to determine what services they desire.
3. Contact Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to determine what services will be covered by Medicare.
4. Outline a comprehensive plan of care and coordinate the activities of other health care providers.
ANS: 4
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