Ch. 1-2 Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - 4th Ed with Complete Solutions

Ch. 1-2 Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - 4th Ed with Complete SolutionsCh. 1-2 Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - 4th Ed with Complete SolutionsCh. 1-2 Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - 4th Ed with Complete Solutions Long-term care (LTC) - ANSWER-Given in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) for persons who need 24-hour skilled care. Skilled care - ANSWER-Medically necessary care even by a skilled nurse or therapist; it is available 24 hours a day. It is ordered by a doctor and involves a treatment plan. This type of care is given to people who need a high level of care for ongoing conditions. Length of stay - ANSWER-The number of days a person stays in a care facility. May be short, such as a few days or months, or longer than six months. Terminal illness - ANSWER-The illness will eventually cause death.