Mr. Jones is 72 years old. He is ambulatory and is to be discharged from hospital following a total hip replacement, with requirements for daily physiotherapy and respiratory therapy
Which of the following would be the most appropriate facility referral for the nurse to make? a. A rehabilitation centre
b. An assisted-living facility
c. A community health clinic
d. A home care agency
D
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A A rehabilitation centre is not required, as Mr. Jones is ambulatory.
B Assisted-living facilities are community-based residential facilities where adults live in their own apartments and are provided with a range of support services such as meals, social and recreational programs, laundry, and a variety of others.
C A community health clinic offers the first point of contact, offering a range of primary services emphasizing prevention, health promotion, health education, community development, and partnerships to develop a healthy local community.
D A home care agency provides health services to individuals and families in their homes. Home care was created to provide individualized care for people following hospital discharge but has increasingly included a range of clients in a range of ages from very young to very old; those with mental, physical, or developmental challenges; and those requiring recovery to end-stage care.
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