A nurse is asking about care needed for an older home bound client. The client's caregiver states that the client needs help with daily morning care and meal preparation. Which type of care does the nurse seek to coordinate?

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Home health agencies are organizations that provide home health care services and equipment to clients in their homes, including skilled health care, custodial or unskilled care, high-technology pharmacy services, and durable medical equipment (DME). Custodial care involves unskilled or nonprofessional services, such as cleaning and assistance with daily living, and DME. Skilled home health care is care provided by specialists with licenses, certifications, or specific qualifications.

A Nurse Is Asking About Care Needed for an Older