A client is preparing to be discharged home after a lengthy admission to the cardiac care unit following a myocardial infarction. What action should the nurse prioritize when preparing to discharge the client?
A) Eliciting the client's feedback about the quality of care he received
B) Ensuring that at least two friends or family members will pick up the client
C) Providing the client with education about activity and medications
D) Ensuring that each individual who provided care is informed about the impending discharge
C
Feedback:
Client education is a priority in the discharge process. This supersedes the importance of eliciting feedback or informing each individual care provider about the client's scheduled discharge. It is not necessary for individuals to pick up a client at the time of discharge.
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