Nursing Homes Differ from Hospitals in That They _________

question 16

Multiple Choice

Nursing homes differ from hospitals in that they _________.

• A)lack facilities for acute care
• B)have resources for chronic care
• C)have resources for home care
• D)lack facilities for rehabilitative care
• E)lack resources for chronic care

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders, particularly major depressive disorder and schizophrenia.

Severe Depression

A serious mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from severe mental disorders.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, leading to a range of psychological symptoms.