The nurse is performing a health assessment. Which of the questions will provide the greatest assistance in the determination of discharge planning needs?
1. "Do you live alone?"
2. "Did you graduate from high school?"
3. "Are you involved in any types of exercise programs?"
4. "What steps have you taken to ensure your care when you go home?"
Correct Answer: 4
Open-ended questions will solicit the greatest amount of information for discharge planning needs. Options 1 and 2 represent closed questions. The determination of participation in exercise programs will not provide information concerning discharge-planning needs.
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1. Advocacy 2. Responsibility 3. Accountability 4. Confidentiality
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).