The nurse is planning a perioperative client's needs upon discharge. What should be included when determining these needs?
1. Client's abilities to provide self-care.
2. Date of anticipated discharge.
3. Physician performing the surgery.
4. Financial resources.
5. Need for homecare services.
Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale 1: Discharge planning incorporates an assessment of the client's abilities for self-care.
Rationale 2: Discharge planning does not include the client's anticipated date of discharge.
Rationale 3: Discharge planning does not include the name of the physician performing the surgery.
Rationale 4: Discharge planning incorporates an assessment of the client's financial resources.
Rationale 5: Discharge planning incorporates an assessment of the client's need for home health care.
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