When Overseeing Discharge at the End of a Patient's Stay

question 19

Multiple Choice

When overseeing discharge at the end of a patient's stay, a nurse appropriately recognizes that the discharge process includes which of the following?

• A) Obtaining a discharge order from the patient's physician
• B) Informing the patient's family if the patient is leaving against medical advice (AMA)
• C) Documenting the patient's condition, including vital signs
• D) Making sure that the patient has appropriate living conditions and will be properly cared for after discharge
• E) Assisting the patient to the car or other transportation, if needed

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