The plan for patient discharge from a health care facility begins:
a. At admission
b. After a medical diagnosis is determined
c. When the patient's physical needs are identified
d. After a home environment assessment is completed
A
Planning for discharge begins at admission and continues throughout the patient's stay in the agency.
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