A Client Is Being Discharged to Home with Continuous I

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client is being discharged to home with continuous I.V. infusion therapy. Which assessment made by the nurse before proceeding with the discharge plan is most important?

• A)If the client lives alone
• B)If the client is medically stable
• C)If the client has a working telephone
• D)If the client has a working refrigerator

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Definitions:

Channel of Communication

The medium through which a message is transmitted from the sender to the receiver, such as email, phone, or face-to-face.

Encoding

In the context of communication, encoding is the process of converting information into a form that can be transmitted and understood by a receiver.

Communication Process

The sequence of steps through which information is exchanged between individuals or organizations, involving a sender, message, medium, and receiver.

Communication Process

The sequence of steps through which an individual or organization conveys a message to another party, typically involving encoding, transmission, receiving, and decoding of the message.