Asked by Brenda Madrigal on Jul 16, 2024
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Which patient is most in need of discharge planning by the nurse?
A) A 29-year-old mother with strong family support who has a healthy newborn
B) A 59-year-old patient with an active lifestyle who has had an appendectomy
C) A 64-year-old patient with heart failure who has a limited income
D) A 56-year-old patient with a supporting spouse who has had a hysterectomy
Heart Failure
A chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump efficiently, leading to insufficient blood flow to meet the body's needs.
Discharge Planning
The process of preparing a patient to leave one care setting (such as a hospital, nursing home, or other facility) for another or for home.
- Identify the key factors requiring discharge planning by nurses.
Verified Answer
BW
Beata Wielgoszewski
Jul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The 64-year-old patient with heart failure has a chronic disease and more risks than the other patients because of age and income.Some patients are more in need of discharge planning because of their risks.For example,some patients have limited financial resources or limited family support; others may have long-term disabilities or chronic illnesses.Early discharge teaching is especially important as a way to decrease readmission to the hospital.Appendectomy and hysterectomy are acute conditions and do not have as many risks as heart failure.A healthy newborn is stable,whereas heart failure is chronic.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key factors requiring discharge planning by nurses.