The nurse is preparing a client for discharge from the acute care facility
The client's daughter says her mother had two small fires within the past six months because she would heat food on the stove and forget it was there, and sometimes forgot to eat for several days at a time. The client is unsteady on her feet, and needs assistance getting out of the chair. The nurse suggests to the client and family that what type of placement might improve client safety? 1. Skilled care facility
2. Custodial care facility
3. 24-hour home care
4. Rehabilitation facility
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Rationale: The client might benefit from placement in a custodial care facility to assist the client in meeting daily needs. The client has no need for skilled nursing care, and it is unlikely the client would benefit from rehabilitation, because it will not improve the client's memory deficit. 24-hour home care is very expensive, and it is unlikely they will receive third-party reimbursement for this.
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