An older 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?

Question

1. A skilled nursing care facility
2. Residential living facility
3. Assisted living facility
4. Adult day care

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: A skilled nursing care facility provides care for a short period to allow recovery from an acute illness or injury after a hospitalization. Many patients in a skilled nursing facility are nonambulatory.
Rationale 2: In a residential living facility, also termed a "board and care" facility, care is provided by unlicensed personnel, and services such as meals, social activities, housekeeping, laundry, and limited transportation are provided.
Rationale 3: Assisted living facilities are licensed as residential care facilities. 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.
Rationale 4: Adult day care focuses on socialization among elderly people. It is not provided in the patient's home.