Discharge planning requires all of the following except
a. assessing the patient's plan of care to determine whether the outcome criteria are met.
b. evaluation of whether the patient and family can continue with the necessary interventions or whether they need assistance.
c. obtaining specific orders from the physician to begin the process of discharge planning.
d. assessing the level of the patient's understanding with regard to his or her illness state and treatment regimen.
ANS: C
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