Which of the following health care professionals prescribes home care and certifies the plan of care for the client?
A) Social worker
B) Discharge nurse
C) Home healthcare nurse
D) Physician

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Only a physician has the legal authority to prescribe home care and certify the plan of care for a client. Social workers can assist with coordinating home care services, discharge nurses can facilitate the transition to home care, and home healthcare nurses can provide the care prescribed by the physician, but they cannot prescribe or certify the plan of care.

Which of the Following Health Care Professionals Prescribes Home Care