A 75-year-old client expresses concern over not being eligible for home health visits. The nurse explains to the client that the elderly are entitled to home care under which of the following legislation?
A)
diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)
B)
Omnibus Reconciliation Act
C)
Medicaid Act
D)
Medicare Act
D
Explanation:
A)
Medicare legislation entitles the elderly to home care services. DRGs and Medicaid have affected home health services, but came into effect after Medicare.
Assessment
Comprehension
Safe, Effective Environment: Coordinated Care
B)
Medicare legislation entitles the elderly to home care services. DRGs and Medicaid have affected home health services, but came into effect after Medicare.
Assessment
Comprehension
Safe, Effective Environment: Coordinated Care
C)
Medicare legislation entitles the elderly to home care services. DRGs and Medicaid have affected home health services, but came into effect after Medicare.
Assessment
Comprehension
Safe, Effective Environment: Coordinated Care
D)
Medicare legislation entitles the elderly to home care services. DRGs and Medicaid have affected home health services, but came into effect after Medicare.
Assessment
Comprehension
Safe, Effective Environment: Coordinated Care
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