The plan for client discharge from a health care facility begins:
A. At admission
B. After a medical diagnosis is determined
C. When the client's physical needs are identified
D. After a home environment assessment is completed
A
A and C. Plans for discharge begin at admission and continue throughout the client's stay in the agency.
B. The medical diagnosis does not determine beginning of discharge planning.
D. A home environment is not necessary to begin discharge planning.
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