A patient is recovering from surgery and needs approximately 10 more days for rehabilitation and strengthening before returning home. The best care facility for this patient would be:
a. an inpatient rehabili-tation center c. an ambulatory clinic
b. a subacute rehabilitation unit d. an acute care hospital
B
A subacute rehabilitation unit cares for patients who are recovering from surgery or illness and need more time for rehabilitation and strengthening before returning home. Patients usually have a short-term need with the typical length of stay being from 10 to 14 days. An inpatient rehabilitation center offers intensive therapy for 4 to 6 hours per day. This type of facility is for the patient with extensive rehabilitation needs and the stamina for the extended hours of therapy. The ambulatory clinic is for the patient who needs therapy but is able to live at home. The acute care hospital is for those patients needing acute care in addition to some rehabilitation, approximately 30 to 60 minutes per day.
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