A Client Is Being Prepared for Discharge Following an Extensive

A client is being prepared for discharge following an extensive illness. The client continues to require IV antibiotics, is not able to complete ADLs (activities of daily living) without assistance, and has no family available to assist in the recovery phase. The nurse should make a recommendation for this client to:

A) stay in the hospital until the client is fully capable of self-care.
B) remain in the hospital until the antibiotic course is completed.
C) go to a custodial care facility.
D) be discharged to an extended care facility.