A Gerontological Nurse Is Helping a Potential Home Health Client

A gerontological nurse is helping a potential home health client acquire the supplies that will be needed once the client is discharged from acute care.When considering these supplies,what should the nurse recall?

A) Medicare will cover supplies,but only with a physician's written order.
B) Between insurance supplements and Medicare,the older client shouldn't have any difficulty with coverage.
C) Most clients in this age group live on a fixed income,and supplies used should be as economical as possible.
D) Clients have to be responsible for their own supplies.