Which type of care is used for clients with terminal illness who have a life expectancy of less than 6 months?
A) Hospice care
B) Ambulatory care
C) Skilled nursing care
D) Intermediate care
A
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Hospices provide care for clients with terminal illness whose life expectancy is less than 6 months. Ambulatory care is also called outpatient care. Skilled nursing care facilities provide skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to people who have the potential to regain function but need skilled observation and nursing care during an acute illness. Intermediate care facilities are nursing homes that provide custodial care for people who cannot care for themselves because of mental or physical disabilities.
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