A child is admitted to the hospital with a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis below the level of the waist. When should the nurse begin planning with the parents for rehabilitation placement for this child after acute hospitalization?
A) After hospitalization when the parents are ready
B) As soon after the patient is admitted as possible
C) When the child starts showing improvement in their condition
D) Once the child and the parent feel it is time to seek extended care
Ans: B
It is important to begin planning for discharge to a rehabilitation facility as soon as possible so that all necessary arrangements can be made prior to discharge. Waiting until the parent or child feel the time is right or waiting until improvement is noted may not leave enough time for thorough discharge planning.
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