A nurse is caring for a client admitted to a subacute-care facility. For how long does a client generally undergo treatment in a subacute-care facility?
A) 1–4 days
B) 1–4 weeks
C) 1–4 months
D) 1–4 years
B
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The client generally undergoes treatment in a subacute-care facility for 1 to 4 weeks. A client may be classified as "subacute" for 20 days under Medicare, after which the status is reevaluated. The client may be admitted to a hospital, not a subacute care facility, if he or she needs care for only 1 to 4 days; 1 to 4 months or 1 to 4 years are considered too long for a client to remain in a subacute-care facility.
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