A patient has been hospitalized for 17 days with multiple injuries following an accident. When should the discharge plan begin?
a. as soon as it is known when the patient will be discharged
b. once the patient is stable
c. on the first day of admission
d. at least two days prior to discharge
Answer: c. on the first day of admission
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