Which of the following events led to the emphasis on home care nurses caring for acutely ill clients and the increased demands for extensive documentation?

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The combination of preventive services and illness care followed the introduction of Medicare in 1966.The Medicare program emphasized care for more acutely ill people rather than illness prevention and health promotion.Medicare was a provision of the Social Security Act that was implemented in 1965.It was not part of the original legislation of the 1930s.There have not been an increased number of lawsuits based on substandard care.Advances in medical technology have been able to the population to extend their longevity,but this has not changed the need for homecare or extensive documentation.

Which of the Following Events Led to the Emphasis on Home