Diagnoses must be based on face-to face encounters between m…

Diagnoses must be based on face-to face encounters between members and an MD, PA, or NP and status conditions like a below knee amputation, must be assessed and documented in order for payment adjustments to be received. How often should a provider see and assess a patient in a calendar year to validate amputation status?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the family of a…

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the family of a hospitalized 9-year-old patient recently diagnosed with asthma. The family states that they feel overwhelmed with the treatment plans and cannot perform the necessary nebulizer treatments. Which nursing intervention best reflects the professional performance aspect of pediatric nursing standards?