An older client is being discharged to live with adult children who need to work during the day. What referral information would be beneficial for the client and family members?
1. Transitional care unit
2. Retirement community
3. Skilled nursing facility
4. Community nursing care
4. Community nursing care
Explanation: 1. Transitional care is within an acute care hospital and provides subacute, rehabilitation, and palliative care services. This would not be appropriate for the client who is being discharged to a home environment.
2. A retirement community ranges in size and scope of services. The client would need to live there permanently and not live with family. This would not be appropriate for the client who is being discharged to live with adult children.
3. A skilled nursing facility is a place where clients are admitted for subacute or chronic care. This would not be appropriate for the client who is being discharged to a home environment.
4. Community nursing care, such as visiting nurses, is an option for many older clients requiring skilled care in the home. Visits can be made by nurses, home health aides, or homemakers.
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