A Patient Was Hospitalized for 24 Hours After a Reaction

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient was hospitalized for 24 hours after a reaction to a psychotropic medication. While planning discharge, the nurse learned that the patient received a notice of eviction immediately prior to admission. Select the nurse's most appropriate action.

• A) Postpone the patient's discharge from the hospital.
• B) Contact the landlord who evicted the patient to further discuss the situation.
• C) Arrange a temporary place for the patient to stay until new housing can be arranged.
• D) Determine whether the adverse medication reaction was genuine because the patient had nowhere to live.

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