While preparing for the patient's discharge, the nurse uses a discharge planning checklist and notes that the patient is concerned about going home because she lives alone. The nurse realizes that successful recovery at home is often based on:
a. The patient's perception of readiness
b. Family involvement
c. The ability to live alone
d. Allowing the patient to make her own arrangements
A
A patient's perception of readiness for discharge is related to postdischarge coping and improved outcomes. High-quality discharge teaching improves the patient's readiness for discharge. A positive perception of readiness helps the patient to successfully manage care and continue recovery at home without placing a burden on the family. A patient's perception of lack of readiness for discharge places an increased burden on the family, rather than the medical system, for support.
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