The Patient Is Being Admitted to the Neurological Unit with the Diagnosis

question 23

Multiple Choice

The patient is being admitted to the neurological unit with the diagnosis of stroke.When should the nurse should begin discharge planning?

• A)At the time of admission.
• B)The day before the patient is to be discharged.
• C)As soon as the patient's discharge destination is known.
• D)When outpatient therapy will no longer be needed.

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Definitions:

OD Strategy

Organizational Development Strategy, which involves plans and approaches to improve organizational effectiveness and facilitate change.

Reengineering

A process of rethinking and redesigning the way work is done to better support an organization's mission and reduce costs.

Team Building

Activities and practices aimed at enhancing the cohesion, performance, and interpersonal relationships within a group or team.

Diagnostic Session

A meeting or process aimed at identifying problems or determining the nature of an issue within a system.