A patient says that she cannot go home until she can walk independently because she might get "kicked out" of the apartment. The nurse realizes this patient is describing which type of living facility?
1. Assisted living facility
2. Adult day care
3. Residential living facility
4. A skilled nursing care facility
Assisted living facility
Rationale: Assisted living facilities also are licensed as residential care facilities, but tend to be larger in size, often with 50 to 200 residents. Most require individuals to be ambulatory, use a walker, or be able to propel their wheelchairs to a common dining area. These facilities cannot accommodate individuals who are bedbound. If an individual requires daily nursing care for problems such as pressure ulcers or an indwelling urinary catheter, the facility must apply for a special waiver to allow the person to remain in the facility. Adult day care is a type of program that focuses on socialization among elderly people. A residential living facility, also termed a "board and care" facility, is where care is provided by unlicensed personnel and services such as meals, social activities, housekeeping, laundry, and limited transportation are provided. A skilled nursing care facility provides care for a short period of time to recover from an acute illness or injury after a hospitalization. Care is provided by licensed nurses, and many individuals in this type of facility receive daily physical therapy.
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