The Registered Nurse Is Orienting a New Nurse to the Unit.They

question 11

Multiple Choice

The registered nurse is orienting a new nurse to the unit.They are completing paperwork on a newly admitted patient.When the experienced nurse asks what the new nurse thinks the patient will need to learn for self-care at home, the new nurse expresses surprise.What statement by the registered nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "You should always at least start thinking about discharge planning."
• B) "We don't want to wait too long because unexpected things happen."
• C) "The admitting nurse has to fill in all sections of this document."
• D) "Best practice is to begin discharge planning on admission."

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