An inpatient has flaccid hemiplegia and expressive aphasia secondary to a left CVA 5 days ago. Currently, the patient requires maximal assistance with transfers and tolerates up to 15 minutes of ADL activity. The case manager indicates that the patient will be transferred to the next level of care in one day. Based on the patient’s current level of function, which setting would meet the patient’s needs at the time of this expected transition? Skilled nursing facility Long-term acute care Inpatient rehabilitation hospital
[Expert Solution]: An inpatient has flaccid hemiplegia and…
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