The nurse is caring for an elderly person with a fractured hip who lives alone. The client may require which of the following types of care after discharge from the hospital?
A)
transitional care
B)
nursing home care
C)
intermediate care
D)
retirement center
A
Explanation:
A)
Before returning to their home independently, clients often need a skilled nursing care facility while transitioning from the acute care setting to home.
Comprehension
Planning
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
B)
Before returning to their home independently, clients often need a skilled nursing care facility while transitioning from the acute care setting to home.
Comprehension
Planning
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
C)
Before returning to their home independently, clients often need a skilled nursing care facility while transitioning from the acute care setting to home.
Comprehension
Planning
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
D)
Before returning to their home independently, clients often need a skilled nursing care facility while transitioning from the acute care setting to home.
Comprehension
Planning
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
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