The nurse recognizes that the center of care for the patient with a chronic illness occurs in the:
A) Hospital
B) Physician's office
C) Home
D) Rehabilitation facility
Ans: C
Chapter: 10
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Difficulty: Difficult
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Objective: 3
Patient Needs: A-1
Feedback: The day-to-day management of illness is largely the responsibility of people with chronic disorders and their families. As a result, the home, rather than the hospital, is the center of care in chronic conditions. Hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, nursing homes, nursing centers, and community agencies are considered adjuncts or back-up services to daily home management.
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