Which of the following phrases best describes continuity of care?
A) Focusing on acute care in the hospital
B) Serving the needs of children
C) Facilitating transition between settings
D) Providing single-episode care services
Ans: C
Continuity of care is a process by which health care providers give appropriate uninterrupted care and facilitate the client's transition between different settings and levels of care. The other choices do not describe continuity of care.
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