What Is the Most Appropriate Time for the Nurse to Begin

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the most appropriate time for the nurse to begin discharge planning with a patient?

• A) The day of patient discharge from the health care agency
• B) As soon as the insurance provider has been identified
• C) When the health care provider writes the discharge order
• D) When the patient is admitted to the health care agency

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