Asked by Grace LaBree on Jul 17, 2024
Verified
A nurse is caring for a patient in the hospital. When should the nurse begin discharge planning?
A) When the patient is ready
B) Close to the time of discharge
C) Upon admission to the hospital
D) After an order is written/prescribed
Discharge Planning
Activities directed toward identifying future proposed therapy and the need for additional resources before and after returning home.
Upon Admission
The standard protocols and assessments performed when a patient is admitted to a healthcare facility.
- Recognize the importance and methods of early discharge planning and preparing for patient transitions.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea Knight
Jul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Discharge planning begins the moment a patient is admitted to a health care facility. When the patient is ready may be too late. Close to the time of discharge and after an order is written/prescribed are too late.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance and methods of early discharge planning and preparing for patient transitions.