There Are Specific Legal Guidelines and Regulations for the Documentation

Multiple Choice

There are specific legal guidelines and regulations for the documentation related to home care. When providing care for a patient who is a Medicaid recipient, what is most important for the nurse to document?

A) The medical diagnosis and the supplies needed to care for the patient
B) A summary of the patients income tax paid during the previous year
C) The specific quality of nursing care that is needed
D) The patients homebound status and the specific need for skilled nursing care