A client arrives at the physician's clinic in order to receive care for a cough and fever. What type of healthcare institute classification is this client attending?
A) Short stay
B) Acute care
C) Long-term care
D) In-and-out care
D
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Contact with the client is measured in minutes versus hours. Typical examples are office visits, emergency department visits, and therapy sessions with in-and-out care. Short stays provides care to clients who suffer from acute conditions or need treatments that require fewer than 24 hours of care and monitoring. Long-term care provides care to residents for the remainder of their lives. Acute care traditionally occurs in hospitals where clients stay more than 24 hours.
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