A client who is receiving respiratory support with a tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation after a stroke is being discharged from the acute care facility

Question

Family members state that they will not be able to care for the client at home to provide the care that is required. What type of care may this client be a candidate for after discharge? A) Long-term acute care
B) Subacute care
C) Intermediate care facility
D) Rehabilitation care

Answer 1

A
Feedback:
Clients who require ventilator support or who have other conditions that are potentially unstable but do not have rapid changes may receive care in a long-term acute care facility. Subacute care refers to care that is more intense than traditional long-term care but less intense than acute inpatient care. Intermediate care facilities (ICFs) are nursing homes that provide custodial care for people who cannot care for themselves because of mental or physical disabilities. Rehabilitation centers provide physical and occupational therapy to clients and families to help individuals regain as much independence with ADLs as possible.