The nurse encourages the posthospital option that would provide the most comprehensive assistance to a recovering post-CVA, which is:
1. transfer to a rehabilitation center.
2. discharge to home with scheduled visits from home health nurses.
3. discharge to home with scheduled visits from a physical therapist.
4. discharge to home with scheduled visits from an occupational therapist.
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A rehabilitation center with all modalities of support (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and simulated home environments) is obviously the best option.
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