Which Patient Is the Highest Priority for the Discharge Planner

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which patient is the highest priority for the discharge planner?

• A) A patient who will require home IV antibiotics for the next 6 weeks
• B) A patient who will be taking antihypertensive medications after discharge
• C) A patient who will be discharged after routine tonsillectomy surgery
• D) A patient who will be returning to a local skilled nursing facility

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