The patient is being admitted to the neurological unit with the diagnosis of stroke. The nurse should begin discharge planning
a. At the time of admission.
b. The day before the patient is to be discharged.
c. As soon as the patient's discharge destination is known.
d. When outpatient therapy will no longer be needed.
A
Discharge planning begins when a patient enters the health care system. In anticipation of the patient's discharge from an institution, the nurse makes appropriate referrals or consults a case manager or a discharge planner to ensure that the patient's needs will be met at home. Referrals to home care or outpatient therapy are often needed.
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