The Wife of a Patient Asks the Nurse Whether Her

The wife of a patient asks the nurse whether her husband would be considered for placement in a skilled nursing care facility when he is discharged from the general hospital.The patient is incontinent, has mild dementia but is able to ambulate with a walker, and must have help to eat and dress himself.What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

A) "Yes, your husband would qualify for a skilled care facility because of his inability to feed and dress himself."
B) "No, your husband's disabilities would not qualify him for a skilled facility."
C) "Yes, your husband qualifies for placement in a skilled care facility because of his dementia."
D) "Yes, anyone who is willing to pay can be placed in a skilled nursing facility."