A client being discharged from an acute care hospital requires IV antibiotics, is not able to complete activities of daily living without assistance, and has no family available to assist in the recovery phase
Which type of recommendation should the nurse make for this client?
1. Stay in the hospital until the client is fully capable of self-care.
2. Remain in the hospital until the antibiotic course is completed.
3. Be discharged to an extended care facility.
4. Go to a nursing home.
Rationale 1: An acute care hospital stay is no longer required because the needs of the client could be met in another facility.
Rationale 2: The antibiotic therapy and custodial care can be provided in a more suitable facility.
Rationale 3: Extended care facilities provide care for clients who require rehabilitation and custodial care after discharge from an acute care hospital. Because this client still receives antibiotic therapy and requires some custodial care, this type of facility can provide the best care until the client is ready for discharge home.
Rationale 4: The client may require a nursing home or long-term care facility at some point, but it is too early in the recovery to make this decision.
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