An 89-year-old man, who was recently discharged from a rehabilitation hospital because of an inability to concentrate and frequent memory lapses, cannot be left alone while his family works
What options should the discharge planning team suggest that will satisfy safety concerns and give the greatest quality of life to the patient? a. Placement in a day care center from 8 AM to 5 PM daily
b. Placement in a long-term psychiatric fa-cility
c. Placement in a high-security nursing home
d. Admission to a general hospital for evalu-ation
A
Day care centers provide supervision, safety, nutritious meals, and socialization while the care-giving family works.
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