Which of the following does NOT meet the requirements of "skilled nursing care"?

• A. Must be ordered by a doctor
• B. Must require daily care
• C. Must be provided exclusively in a hospital
• D. Must be provided by skilled medical practitioners

Answer: (C)

Skilled nursing care means medically necessary nursing services delivered by licensed professionals under a physician’s order. It typically involves ongoing, daily care and must be provided by skilled medical practitioners who can assess, monitor, and treat the patient’s condition. The setting isn’t fixed to a hospital; it can occur in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehab settings, or at home through home health services—as long as a physician oversees the care and qualified staff perform the skilled services. Therefore, requiring care to be provided exclusively in a hospital would not meet the broad requirements of skilled nursing care.