When a client's condition warrants transfer to another unit, which of these actions by the nurse will facilitate continuity of care?
a. introducing the client and family to personnel on the new unit
b. giving the client's personal effects to the family for safekeeping
c. allowing the client and family to say good-bye to personnel on the unit being left
d. promising that the nurse will visit the client frequently on the new unit
A
When transferring to another unit, it is important for the continuity of care that the nurse introduce the client and family to personnel on the new unit.
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