An 84-year-old client has been living in an assisted living facility for several years but is now faced with the prospect of relocating to a nursing home
Which of the following characteristics of the client's current situation is most likely to prompt this move?
A) The development of a severe, acute health problem
B) A decrease in the client's level of function and activities of daily living (ADLs)
C) Exacerbation of a chronic health problem that may require medical treatment
D) A change in the level of the client's social support
Ans: B
Nursing home settings are becoming increasingly diverse, but a common feature of older adults who are admitted to nursing homes is a decrease in function and ADLs. Acute health problems that require medical treatment necessitate hospital admission, and a change in social support would not necessarily prompt a move from assisted living.
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