A Client Hospitalized with Pneumonia Is Deteriorating

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client hospitalized with pneumonia is deteriorating.The nurse obtains an order from the physician for a transfer to the facility's intensive care unit.Which part of the transfer process is exclusive to this transfer when compared to the transfer process to another facility? Select all that apply.

• A)The client's complete medical record is transferred with the client.
• B)A summary is completed on the client's condition at the time of transfer.
• C)Reasons for the transfer are explained to the client and the client's family.
• D)The client is discharged from the original unit and admitted to the new unit.
• E)Any prescribed medications dispensed from the pharmacy will be transferred.

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