What will the nurse include when documenting the discharge of a pediatric patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Time of discharge
b. Adult(s) accompanying the child and the relationship to the child
c. Condition of the child
d. Method of transportation
e. Instructions that were given to physician
ANS: A, B, C, D
Information that should be included in the discharge note include time of discharge, adults accompanying the child and relationship to child, condition of the child, and method of transportation. It should also be documented that instructions were given to parents.
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