Asked by Alina Avellaneda on Sep 26, 2024
An older adult patient has extensive wound care needs after discharge from the hospital. Which facility should the nurse discuss with the patient?
A) Hospice
B) Respite care
C) Assisted living
D) Skilled nursing
Skilled Nursing
A high level of medical care that is provided by trained individuals, such as registered nurses, to patients with serious illnesses or conditions.
Extensive Wound Care
A comprehensive approach to treating serious wounds that involves cleaning, protecting, and potentially surgical intervention to promote healing.
Hospice
System of family-centered care designed to help terminally ill people be comfortable and maintain a satisfactory lifestyle throughout the terminal phase of their illness.
- Recognize various medical care environments and the specific services they provide.
- Comprehend the different categories of health care services, including primary, preventive, restorative, continuing, and tertiary care.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize various medical care environments and the specific services they provide.
- Comprehend the different categories of health care services, including primary, preventive, restorative, continuing, and tertiary care.