Which type of length of stay includes emergency department visits?
A) Long-term care
B) Acute care
C) Short stay
D) In-and-out care
D
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An example of in-and-out care is an emergency department visit. Long-term care provides care to residents for the remainder of their lives. Acute care occurs in hospitals where clients stay more than 24 hours but less than 30 days. Short stay provides care to clients who suffer from acute conditions or need treatments that entail less than 24 hours of care and monitoring.
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