NCLEX-PN Exam - Topic 4 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 4

An 85-year-old client is eligible for Medicarereimbursable home care services. Referral is contingent on meeting which of the following criteria?

Ahomebound status, requiring skilled therapy care

Bimmediate previous hospitalization for acute care

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Drequirement of nursing and social work support

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Suggested Answer: A

The requirements for Medicare-reimbursable home care services include the client being homebound and requiring a skilled service, such as PT/OT/ST/nursing/social work.Coordinated Care

by Desire at May 13, 2026, 06:18 AM

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Lenna

16 days ago

I think the key factor for Medicare home care eligibility is homebound status, but I'm not entirely sure if skilled therapy is a strict requirement.

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