Author Question: Under which conditions is the home the best setting for providing subacute care? 1. When the patient ... (Read 31 times)

naturalchemist · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Under which conditions is the home the best setting for providing subacute care? 1. When the patient is unable to do self-care 2. When adequate caregiver support is unavailable 3. When the patient's physician cannot make home visits

a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Which of the following clinicians are commonly involved in the cardiac rehabilitation programs? 1. Nurse specialist 2. Cardiologist 3. Dietitian

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

TheDev123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Home care should generally be the first choice, but when patients have multiple ailments and are unable to care for themselves, when adequate patient support is unavailable, or when the home environment is unsuitable, an alternative care site must be selected.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Most often, the cardiologist and cardiac nurse specialist are involved with program facilitation and administration.