Shadow Health Leadership - Assignment
6 Discharge and Conclusion Exam
Questions And Answers
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What is the most appropriate response to Anita in this situation?
Why is this the best response to Anita's concern? - - correct answer
✅I hear and understand what you are saying. We'll certainly do
what we can to make sure you don't stay any longer than you have
to! The provider didn't say you were ready to be discharged today,
but I can bring up your concerns with him today. In the meantime,
why don't we discuss your feelings further?
This answer reiterates that a nurse is not able to decide if a patient
may be discharged without the input of their provider, although the
patient's perspective should still be heard, acknowledged, and
addressed.
Anita: Why can't I leave now?
Why is this the best response to Anita's concern? - - correct answer
✅While your entire healthcare team monitors your progress,
,Shadow Health Leadership - Assignment
6 Discharge and Conclusion Exam
Questions And Answers
ultimately your provider decides when you may be discharged. This
will be when you have satisfied certain benchmarks, such as using
your walker by yourself, transferring, and going up and down stairs.
If we discharged you too soon, it could put you at risk for another
fall. I know you miss home, but your safety is of the utmost
importance.
This answer provides medical reasoning for why early discharge
could jeopardize patient safety, in addition to correctly representing
Procedure Manual policy.
What is the most appropriate response to Anita's concern?
Why is this the best response to Anita's concern? - - correct answer
✅Continue doing your exercises and following the physical
therapist's instructions. Eat well, get plenty of rest, and take your
medications as recommended by your provider. It's great that
you're motivated, but just remember that pushing too hard and too
fast can end up causing damage in the long-run.
, Shadow Health Leadership - Assignment
6 Discharge and Conclusion Exam
Questions And Answers
This answer reiterates the importance of providing education on
medical interventions in order to protect patient safety.
What is the most appropriate response to Anita in this situation?
Why is this the best response to Anita's concern? - - correct answer
✅Whether you go home or go to a rehabilitation facility is
determined by how much progress you have made toward these
benchmarks. Other factors include your support system, as well as
the safety of your home. The provider will always recommend the
option that is best for your health and safety.
This answer promotes patient safety, while providing accurate
information about discharge.
What is the most appropriate response to Anita's concern?
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