The nurse is completing an assessment visit to a 75-year-old home health care client who has been hospitalized for congestive heart failure. The client states, "I don't' even feel like getting up in the morning because
there is no place to go since I moved from my house to an apartment. I used to play cards. Now my doctor says that I have to go to occupational therapy. My daughter doesn't think that I get out enough. Yesterday I left the stove on now she's saying maybe I should move in with her. I like my apartment." Based on the client's comments, the nurse plans to contact which of the following resources as a potential referral?
A) Retirement community
B) Adult day care
C) Assisted living facility
D) Skilled nursing facility
B
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