Why do patients typically prefer home care over hospital care?
A. Patients feel better wearing personal clothing and preparing their own favorite foods.
B. Patients are comforted by the feeling of control and the familiarity of their own home.
C. Patients know more visitors can stop by without concern for the number of chairs.
D. Patients resent the constant interruptions by nurses and other caregivers in a hospital.
ANS: B
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