2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
An example of an extended care facility is a:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Extended care facilities provide long-term care and support for individuals who cannot live independently due to health issues.
Option A, a home health agency, offers services in patients' homes but does not provide the continuous care found in extended facilities. Option B, a suicide prevention center, focuses on mental health crises and short-term interventions rather than long-term care. Option C, a state-owned psychiatric hospital, primarily addresses acute mental health needs and may not offer the comprehensive, ongoing support typical of extended care. In contrast, a nursing facility is designed specifically for long-term care, making it the appropriate choice.