Which of the following statements best describes the most essential difference between home health care and acute client care?
a. Acute client care is individualized for the client and family.
b. Home health care is provided in the client's environment.
c. Reimbursement for home health care varies from that of care provided in institutions.
d. The focus of acute client care is on community health.
ANS: B
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