Margaret Has Been Trying to Get Her Dad to Get

question 36

Multiple Choice

Margaret has been trying to get her dad to get some assistance in caring for her elderly mother.The social worker at the hospital has suggested respite care.This is

• A) placement of her mother in a nursing home.
• B) hospital care in a facility that allows her mother medical attention.
• C) supervised care by visiting nurses or home health aides.
• D) involvement of the hospice organization in the community.

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