Which situation reflects the primary service provided by home health care?
1. The physical therapy assistant performs range-of-motion exercises three times each week.
2. The nurse changes the client's abdominal dressing daily.
3. Oxygen is provided in the home and managed by a durable medical equipment company.
4. Diabetic testing supplies are delivered to the client's home each month.
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Rationale 1: Physical therapy is an important aspect of home health care but is not the major service provided.
Rationale 2: Nursing care is the primary service provided by home health agencies.
Rationale 3: Provision of durable medical equipment is an important aspect of home health care but is not the primary service provided.
Rationale 4: Provision of medical supplies is an important aspect of home health care but is not the primary service provided.
Global Rationale:
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