Discharge planning for clients begins: 1. After a diagnosis has been

Discharge planning for clients begins:

1. After a diagnosis has been established
2. Once the long-term needs are identified
3. Upon admission to a health care facility
4. When the acute care therapies are completed

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Discharge planning should begin at the time of admission to the hospital, using the strengths and resources of the client, providing resources to meet the client’s limitations, and focusing on im-proving the client’s long-term outcomes.
The client’s diagnosis does not have to be established before discharge planning can begin.
Discharge planning should include preparation for long-term needs of the client.
Acute care therapies may impact a client’s discharge and should be a part of the plan from the beginning.