Under which conditions is the home the best setting for providing subacute care? 1. When the patient is unable to do self-care 2. When adequate caregiver support is unavailable 3. When the patient's physician cannot make home visits

a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

ANS: C
Home care should generally be the first choice, but when patients have multiple ailments and are unable to care for themselves, when adequate patient support is unavailable, or when the home environment is unsuitable, an alternative care site must be selected.