Why do clients typically prefer home care over hospital care?
a. Clients feel better wearing personal clothing and preparing their own favorite foods.
b. Clients are comforted by the feeling of control and the familiarity of their own home.
c. Clients know that more visitors can stop by without concern for having limited space.
d. Clients resent the constant interruptions by nurses and other caregivers in a hospital.
ANS: B
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