Which of the following is an appropriate referral for an older client who requires some assistance with daily activities within a partially protective environment?
1. Respite care
2. Extended care
3. Assisted living
4. Rehabilitative care
ANS: 3
The appropriate response is assisted living. A group of residents live together, each resident hav-ing his or her own room, yet sharing dining and social activity areas.
Respite care is a service that provides short-term relief for persons providing home care to the ill or disabled.
An extended care facility provides intermediate medical, nursing, or custodial care for clients re-covering from acute or chronic illness or disabilities.
Rehabilitative care includes physical, occupational and speech therapy, and social services to help restore clients to their fullest ability.
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