The nurse is reviewing the status of assigned clients. Which observation should the nurse identify as appropriate for a client to be discharged?
1. Client with heart disease understands the discharge process
2. Client with multiple sclerosis wants to stay in the hospital "forever"
3. Client with asthma wants to use a previous form of inhaled medication
4. Client recovering from knee surgery is apprehensive about going home alone
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Rationale 1: An expected outcome when discharging a client is that the client understands the discharge process and is not exhibitinganxiety.
Rationale 2: A client desiring to stay in the hospital forever may be exhibiting anxiety about going home.
Rationale 3: A client desiring to use a previous type of medication may have difficulty with medication compliance once discharged.
Rationale 4: A client who is apprehensive about going home alone may be exhibiting anxiety.
Global Rationale: An expected outcome when discharging a client is that the client understands the discharge process and is not exhibiting anxiety.A client desiring to stay in the hospital forever may be exhibiting anxiety about going home. A client desiring to use a previous type of medication may have difficulty with medication compliance once discharged. A client who is apprehensive about going home alone may be exhibiting anxiety.
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