For patients receiving home respiratory care, follow-up evaluation by a home care team member should occur at least how often?
a. Daily
b. Biweekly
c. Monthly
d. As needed
ANS: C
For patients receiving respiratory care at home, follow-up by a home care team member should occur at least monthly, particularly patients on "hi-tech" equipment such as apnea monitors.
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