Admission to long-term care is typically a culmination in a long series of health problems and functional limitations. Which of the following problems is most likely to precipitate admission to long-term care?
A) Kidney disease
B) Traumatic injury
C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D) Dementia
Ans: D
In contrast to admissions for skilled nursing care that are associated with a hospitalization, admissions to long-term care commonly occur after a period of gradual decline in functioning because of a chronic condition, such as dementia. Studies indicate that more severe functional limitations, cognitive impairment, and problematic behaviors in people with dementia are predictors of admission to nursing facilities for long-term care.
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