A patient who needs nursing and rehabilitation after a stroke would benefit most by receiving care at a(n):
A. primary care center.
B. restorative care setting.
C. assisted living center.
D. respite center.
B
In primary care centers, health promotion is the major theme. Assisted living centers offer long-term assistance with activities of daily living. Respite centers offer short-term relief to persons who provide full-time care to an older adult. Restorative care settings provide rehabilitation and nursing care.
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Which does the nurse implement to remove a peripheral IV for a client taking warfarin (Coumadin)?
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