A nurse prepares to discharge a client who has heart failure. Which questions should the nurse ask to ensure this client's safety prior to discharging home? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Are your bedroom and bathroom on the first floor?"
b. "What social support do you have at home?"
c. "Will you be able to afford your oxygen therapy?"
d. "What spiritual beliefs may impact your recovery?"
e. "Are you able to accurately weigh yourself at home?"
ANS: A, B, D
To ensure safety upon discharge, the nurse should assess for structural barriers to functional ability, such as stairs. The nurse should also assess the client's available social support, which may include family, friends, and home health services. The client's ability to adhere to medication and treatments, including daily weights, should also be reviewed. The other questions do not address the client's safety upon discharge.
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