An older patient with chronic health problems does not want to be admitted to a nursing home for continued care. What can the nurse explain to the patient about nursing homes today? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Nursing homes are for short-term stays.
2. Nursing homes help the patient with activities of daily living.
3. Nursing homes are being replaced with community-based services.
4. Nurses in nursing homes provide at least 5 hours of care to each patient each day.
5. Nursing homes help with bathing, toileting, meals, and medication administration,
1,2,3,5
Rationale: The number of discharges from nursing homes has increased over the years, which indicate that many long-term care facility residents are short-stay rehabilitation patients.
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