Which of these patients being discharged by the acute care nurse meets the requirements for Medicare reimbursement for home health services?
A) A 65-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis and severe weakness who requires sacral dressing changes
B) A 68-year-old diabetic patient who is unable to drive and needs teaching about a diabetic diet and lifestyle
C) A 70-year-old who receives daily intravenous antibiotics for an infected leg wound
D) A 71-year-old who needs weekly blood sampling for monitoring of prothrombin times
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