Which of the Following Is Not a Criterion for Discharge

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a criterion for discharge from inpatient treatment?

• A) The patient meets criterion for a more intense level of treatment.
• B) An emotional/behavioral problem exists that needs treatment in another setting.
• C) The client does not meet any of the level III continuing care dimensions.
• D) The client is not in the required "stage of change."
• E) All the above are discharge criterion.

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Definitions:

Nursing Tasks

Activities and duties performed by nurses, including patient care, administering medication, and monitoring patient health.

Patient Priorities

The specific health goals and concerns that are most important to a patient, guiding their care and treatment plans.

Kidney Failure

A medical condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood, potentially requiring dialysis or a transplant.

Interprofessional Collaboration

The process of different health care professionals working together to improve patient care and outcomes through shared decision-making and pooling expertise.