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.The nurse's most appropriate reply is:

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Placement in a skilled nursing facility must be authorized by a physician.A clear need for rehabilitation must be evident,or severe deficits in self-care that have a potential for improvement and require the services of a registered nurse (RN),physical therapist,or speech therapist must exist.

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