An older adult client is being transferred to another facility in order to continue physical therapy after having a total right hip replacement
What type of facility will provide skilled nursing and rehabilitative care for this patient who will go home after the rehabilitation? A) Acute care facility
B) Long-term acute care
C) Skilled nursing care
D) Intermediate care facility
C
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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. Acute care facilities are for clients who have a higher level of acuity. Long-term acute care are for clients who require long-term wound care of ventilator support or who have other conditions that are potentially unstable but do not have rapid changes. Intermediate care facilities provide custodial care for people who cannot care for themselves because of mental or physical disabilities.
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