A long-term care resident with chronic renal failure and brittle insulin-dependent…

A long-term care resident with chronic renal failure and brittle insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus returns from a 12-day hospital stay. Upon readmission the assessment nurse determined that the resident has a decline in activities of daily living and his blood sugars are unstable. It has been 45 days since he exhausted his Medicare benefit. Is he eligible for Medicare coverage and why? A. Yes, because he requires skilled care B. Yes, because it has been more than 30 days since he exhausted benefits C. No, because he did not have a new diagnosis D. No, because he did not have a 60-day break in skilled care