What it means
Also called progressive care or intermediate care. Clients are often moving out of the intensive care unitin-TEN-siv KAIR YOO-nitA hospital unit that gives close, constant care to people who are critically ill.Full entry or are at risk of getting worse, and may be on heart monitors or some IV drips. Each nurse cares for fewer clients than on a medical-surgical unit.
At a glance
| Also written | step-down units, stepdown unit |
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Related terms
intensive care unit
A hospital unit that gives close, constant care to people who are critically ill.