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

question 2

Multiple Choice

The patient is being admitted to the neurological unit with the diagnosis of stroke.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:

Hemophilia C

Hemophilia C, also known as Factor XI deficiency, is a mild form of hemophilia causing abnormal bleeding due to a lack of Factor XI.

Blood Urea Nitrogen

A measure of the amount of nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea, used to assess kidney function.

Bicarbonate

An alkaline compound with the formula HCO3-, involved in the buffering of pH levels in the blood and other bodily fluids.

Blood Culture

A laboratory test that checks for foreign invaders like bacteria or fungi in the blood.