A nurse is caring for a patient in the hospital. When should the nurse begin discharge planning?
a. When the patient is ready
b. Close to the time of discharge
c. Upon admission to the hospital
d. After an order is written/prescribed
ANS: C
Discharge planning begins the moment a patient is admitted to a health care facility. When the patient is ready may be too late. Close to the time of discharge and after an order is written/prescribed are too late.
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