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joe · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for an older person with a fractured hip who lives alone. The client might require which type of care after discharge from the hospital?

1. Retirement center
2. Nursing home care
3. Transitional care
4. Home care

Question 2

The nurse has a home visit scheduled with a client. What should the nurse remember about the environment of home care?

1. Is generally easier than hospital care
2. Belongs to the client
3. Is best for acute illnesses
4. Is the safest way to practice nursing

pocatato · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. A retirement center will not be able to provide the level of care this client will need.
2. It is not determined if the client will need long-term nursing home care.
3. Clients often need a skilled nursing care facility while transitioning from the acute care setting to home.
4. Since the client lives alone a level of care before home care most likely will be required.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Home health care is not always easier than the hospital, due to the decrease in resources for the nurse.
2. This setting belongs to the client, and the nurse must communicate a respect for the client's boundaries.
3. The setting for acute illness depends on the severity of the illness.
4. The home health setting often is not as safe as the hospital setting.