A male client is being admitted to a hospital for treatment. Which factor would help the nurse determine whether the client needs an extended care facility instead of an acute care one?
A) Client's condition is very serious
B) Client needs a high level of nursing care
C) Client requires close and continuous monitoring
D) Client requires admission for an extended period of time
D
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The duration of time for which the client requires admission determines whether he can be admitted into an extended healthcare facility. Because the client will require admission for an extended period of time, he can use an extended healthcare facility. An acute care facility can be used if the client's condition is very serious and requires a high level of nursing care or continuous monitoring.
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