An older client who is still physically active complains of progressive inability to maintain the home. The client wants to research other living options and has significant financial resources. What should the nurse recommend to help meet the client's living needs?
1. Adult day care
2. Retirement community
3. Skilled-nursing facility
4. Residential care facility
2. Retirement community
Explanation: 1. Adult day care is an option for people with multiple comorbidities or people who need daytime supervision and activities. This type of setting would not be appropriate for the client.
2. A retirement community is a senior citizen community that ranges in size, scope of services, types of apartments, and different levels of activities. This is the type of facility in which the client would most benefit.
3. A skilled-nursing facility is a place where skilled care is provided to residents by nurses. The care might be subacute or chronic. This setting would not be appropriate for the client.
4. A residential care facility is like a rest home, usually in a large private home that has been converted to provide rooms for residents who can provide most of their own personal care but might need help with laundry, meals, and housekeeping. This type of setting would not be appropriate for the client.
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