H.K. has no further complications with his leg wound and responds well to physical therapy. The discharge planner meets with him to discuss his posthospital care
What issues would the discharge planner need to address with H.K.?
• Broken leg: Does he have family or friends who can help with rides to physical therapy and
follow-up appointments to health care providers, grocery shopping, laundry, and cooking? Does
he live on a bus line?
• How many steps into the house? Does he have any equipment like walker, crutches at home
already?
• How will he bathe or complete other activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of
daily living (IADLs)? Are there stores in his area that are willing to deliver groceries?
• How is he going to pay the rent? Can he move in with parents or friends?
• When will he be able to go back to work?
• Does he need follow-up care for smoking cessation strategies?
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