Which of the Following Describes Sub-Acute Care

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes sub-acute care?

• A) Always occurs following an acute care hospitalization
• B) May be given in nursing homes, rehabilitation and long-term care hospitals, or through outpatient physical and occupational therapy
• C) Does not have to be provided in an inpatient setting
• D) Is delivered inpatient and may be used after a hospital stay or in place of an acute care hospital stay

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