An older client with chronic health problems does not want to be admitted to a nursing home for continued care. What can the nurse explain to the client about nursing homes today? Select all that apply.
1. Nursing homes are for short-term stays.
2. Nursing homes help the client with activities of daily living.
3. Nursing homes are being replaced with community-based services.
4. Nurses in nursing homes provide at least 5 hours of care to each client each day.
5. Nursing homes help with bathing, toileting, meals, and medication administration,
1. Nursing homes are for short-term stays.
2. Nursing homes help the client with activities of daily living.
3. Nursing homes are being replaced with community-based services.
5. Nursing homes help with bathing, toileting, meals, and medication administration,
Explanation: 1. The number of discharges from nursing homes has increased over the years, which indicate that many long-term care facility residents are short-stay rehabilitation clients.
2. Nursing home residents are assisted with activities of daily living.
3. The decline in nursing home occupancy is attributed to more community-based services, which can delay or prevent nursing home placement in older persons.
4. Surveys indicate that nurse staffing time in nursing homes average 3.5 hours per resident per day.
5. Nursing homes help clients with bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, walking, and medications.
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