Which of the following should the nurse do to prepare a patient for discharge?
a. prepare instructions to be provided on the day of discharge
b. begin planning for the patient's discharge upon admission
c. provide discharge instructions after the physician writes the order for discharge
d. phone the patient at home after discharge
B
Preparing the patient and family for discharge begins not at the time of hospital discharge but rather with the hospital admission. Discharge planning considers the current learning needs for patients and caregivers as well as potential needs after discharge.
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