Patient and family participation in discharge planning of home care are encouraged. The purpose of discharge planning is to promote continuity of care and begins:
a. a week before discharge.
b. two days before discharge.
c. the day of discharge.
d. on admission.
D
Discharge planning for home care begins on admission.
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