The nurse is beginning discharge planning for an older adult with left-side weakness. All of the following are important, but which action is most important in ensuring that the discharge plan is successful?
1) Start planning at admission
2) Involve the family members
3) Get patient input when making the plan
4) Involve the multidisciplinary team
ANS: 3
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