The nurse is discharging the client who is a newly diagnosed diabetic. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse?
1. Notifying the business office that the client is leaving
2. Notifying the physician that the client is leaving
3. Determining the client's level of understanding of home care
4. Returning all client valuables
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Rationale: The nursing priorities for any client at discharge are completing client teaching and evaluating the client's level of understanding. The physician already knows the client is leaving because an order is required for discharge. Notifying the business office and returning valuables are important aspects of discharge, but are not the nursing priority.
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