The registered nurse is discharging a patient to an assisted living facility. Which instruction below is most appropriate for the patient?
a. "Therapists will be working with you daily to ensure that you regain functional abilities."
b. "You will have 24-hour nursing care for the next 6 weeks."
c. "You will have assistance with meals and housekeeping tasks."
d. "A nurse will come to your home and provide you with nursing care."
C
Assisted living facilities are designed to bridge the gap between independence and institutionalization for persons who have a decline in health status. The assistance available will vary based on the facility but commonly involves meals and housekeeping tasks. Hospitals provide 24-hour nursing care. Rehabilitation centers have a team of therapists who work with patients to help them achieve their optimal functional status.
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