A nurse completing a hospital discharge to home understands that which of the following interventions is most important before discharge

Question

a. Medication reconciliation
b. Providing a list of community resources
c. Contacting a durable medical equipment facility
d. Educating the client on appropriate range-of-motion exercises

Answer 1

A
Medication reconciliation is the most important intervention to complete before discharge. Me-dication discrepancies are the most prevalent adverse event after hospital discharge and the most challenging component of a successful hospital-to-home transition. Nurses' attention to an accu-rate prehospital medication list, medication reconciliation during hospitalization and at discharge, and patient and family education about medications are required to enhance safety. Educating the client on appropriate range-of-motion exercises, providing a list of community resources, and contacting a durable medical equipment facility are all important and should be completed as well, but medication reconciliation should be the priority.