A client requiring intermittent infusion therapy for cancer is usually treated in which of the following care settings? (Select all that apply.)
A. Home
B. Skilled nursing facility (SNF)
C. Inpatient unit
D. Outpatient clinic
E. Infusion center
A, B, D, E
Rationale: Clients requiring intermittent infusion therapy are generally managed in less expensive settings than in an inpatient unit. Home, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient or infusion clinics provide safe alternatives for supervising intermittent infusions.
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