Which of the following clients would most likely require home health services? Select all that apply
a. 45-year-old man with an injured rotator cuff that requires surgery
b. 32-year-old terminally ill woman with a supportive family
c. 92-year-old man living independently with multiple medical problems
d. 6-year-old with a fractured hip requiring a leg and pelvic cast
B, C
Home care is appropriate for a client with health needs that exceed the abilities of family and friends. Older adults who wish to avoid placement in a skilled nursing facility, those who require ongoing skilled care after discharge from the hospital, the terminally ill, and persons with chronic illness that must be monitored to avoid hospitalization are the most likely home health clients.
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