Which of these patients should the nurse refer for Medicare-reimbursed home health services?

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Medicare will reimburse for intermediate skilled nursing care, such as setting up medications once weekly. Services such as shopping, housework, and cooking are not skilled nursing services and are not reimbursed by Medicare or most insurers. Medicare reimburses for intermittent care; care that is needed 24 hours daily does not meet the Medicare requirements. Respite care is not skilled nursing and does not meet the requirement for home health services.

Which of These Patients Should the Nurse Refer for Medicare-Reimbursed