The family members of a hospitalized older adult contact social services concerning plans after discharge.
The family members report intentions to take the client home with them after discharge but indicate a need for assistance during the day while they are at work. Based upon your understanding, what referral information should be provided?
A) A skilled nursing facility
B) A retirement community
C) An adult day care service
D) Community nursing care services
Question 2
The nurse wishes to use a tool to help assess the functional status of the older residents in the nursing home where she works. Which of the following would be least appropriate for this purpose?
a. Katz index
b. MDS
c. Barthel Index
d. Gibson self-care scale