What is the purpose of a call by the ambulatory care unit nurse to the patient on the day after discharge?
1. To minimize patient complications and ensure patient safety
2. To let the patient know the nurse cares about him or her
3. To assist in collecting discharge data for the health care provider
4. To meet federal and regulatory requirements
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Rationale 1: The ambulatory care unit nurse contacts the patient after discharge to ensure the patient correctly understands the discharge instructions and to answer any questions the patient may have. This helps increase patient safety and minimizes complications.
Rationale 2: This may be a benefit of the call but is not its purpose.
Rationale 3: This may be a benefit of the call but is not its purpose.
Rationale 4: Some accrediting bodies may have such requirements, but this is not the purpose of the call.
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