A client is being discharged from the hospital in a few days. The fami

A client is being discharged from the hospital in a few days. The family acknowledges they can no longer care for him at home as he needs more care than they can provide.

They would like to investigate a nursing home placement and ask for the nurse’s advice regarding such a placement. The nurse should
A) recommend the extended care facility where she works on the weekend.
B) encourage the family to look at all alternatives and consult the long-term care ombudsman for assistance.
C) discourage the family from such a placement because it would not be appropriate.
D) research information for the family regarding available placements in the area.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

B