Discharge planning is an integral part of community-health nursing and home health. Which of the following is prioritized in the discharge-planning process?
A) Identifying the patient's specific needs
B) Making a social services referral
C) Getting physical therapy involved in care
D) Notifying the pharmacy of the discharge date
Ans: A
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The discharge planning process involves identifying the patient's needs and developing a thorough plan to meet them. The other options might be appropriate for some patients, but they are not all appropriate for every patient.
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