The home care nurse intermittently visits a 78-year-old female with severe COPD. One disadvantage of having home care as compared to intermittent hospitalization is
A) the intrusion of the nurse's presence in the home.
B) the family being in a familiar environment.
C) clients receive better care in the hospital.
D) there is no disadvantage of receiving home care services.
A
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1. 1/15 2. 1/3 3. 1/2 4. 3/5
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1. 6 2. 8 3. 10 4. 12