The extended care meant to provide health restoration after discharge from an acute care facility is also known as _____ care.

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The purposes of tertiary care are to provide health restoration and maintenance and to continue with health promotion. The purpose of primary care is not discussed. The purposes of acute care include prevention of complications and adverse effects of disease and prolonged disability through early diagnosis and treatment and rehabilitation in the event of disfigurement and disability. Quaternary care is not discussed.

The Extended Care Meant to Provide Health Restoration After Discharge