A patient is transferred to a long-term care facility. What does this tell you about the patient?

A. The patient is no longer in need of acute care but does need continued nursing service in a facility.
B. The patient needs to restore functional abilities.
C. The patient needs end-of-life care as they can no longer care for themselves at home.


Answer: A

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