Jerry Adams is a new client being served by a home health care agency. Jerry has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and his family is exploring options for long-term care.
Jerry's daughter wants to try to manage his care at home as long as possible but needs assistance when she is at work or when she must be away to meet other obligations. The most appropriate options for the family to explore include:
1. Adult day care and nursing homes.
2. Long-term home health care and respite care.
3. Nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities.
4. Respite care and adult day care.
5. Skilled nursing facilities and long-term home health care.
Question 2
All of the following health care providers are licensed in most states to diagnose and treat patients except
1. Doctors of osteopathy.
2. Nurse practitioners.
3. Pharmacists.
4. Physical therapists.
5. Physician's assistants.
Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
Health Belief Model
Critical thinking and implementing care
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