A male client, who is in a coma, is being treated in an acute care facility. Under which circumstance can the nurse move the client from the intensive care unit (ICU) to the subacute care unit?
A) Client's need for acuity care has decreased
B) Client is ready for discharge
C) Client has regained consciousness
D) Client's economic condition does not permit remaining in the ICU
A
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A client can be moved to a subacute care facility or step-down unit when the level of acuity of care has decreased. The client may not need the services of subacute care if he is about to be discharged. If the client regains consciousness, he may have to undergo further treatment until he can be moved to a subacute unit. If the client's economic condition does not permit him to remain in ICU, he may be able to undergo treatment at home.
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