A 70-Year-Old Client Covered by Medicare Is Being Admitted for Stabilization

A 70-year-old client covered by Medicare is being admitted for stabilization of type 2 diabetes.When asked by the family why their parent's care is being comanaged by a geriatric nurse practitioner and a physician, the best explanation is that:

A) the geriatric nurse practitioner is specially trained to work with older adult clients.
B) research has shown that this care model often results in shorter hospital stays.
C) the physician will focus on the medical care while the geriatric nurse practitioner addresses the nursing care needs.
D) this team concept of client care is encouraged by Medicare.