A Client Who Is Being Discharged from the Hospital Will

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client who is being discharged from the hospital will need follow-up for wound care. The client's spouse is not capable of providing bed baths for the client. The nurse case manager who is planning care for this client should contact which agency?

• A) Long-term care facility
• B) Public health department
• C) Temporary service agency
• D) Home health agency

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Definitions:

LDL

Low-Density Lipoprotein, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, which can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease.

Peptidases

Enzymes that break down peptides into their component amino acids by cleaving the peptide bonds between them.

Intestinal Epithelial Cells

Cells lining the intestine that absorb nutrients, produce mucus, and form a barrier against pathogens.

Proteins

Large biomolecules or macromolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, serving a wide range of functions in organisms.