The nurse is reviewing with the students the components that make up the basic client unit in the hospital, in an extended care facility, and in home care settings
What are the main reasons that many home care clients rent a hospital bed during their illness?
1 . Bed can be raised and lowered
2 . Provides minimum safety for the client
3 . Makes care less strenuous for nurses and family
4 . Useful when the client is eating, reading, or grooming
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 4
D) 3, 4
B
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Many home care clients rent a hospital bed during their illness because it can be raised and lowered, making care less strenuous for nurses and family caregivers. The hospital bed provides maximum safety and comfort for clients and their caregivers. The overbed table fits over the bed and is useful when the person is eating, reading, or grooming.
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