10 Questions
Nursing responsibilities when discharging a patient include organizing the patient's discharge plan.
True
When discharging a patient, nurses are not required to provide health education.
False
The patient's prescription, medical certificate, and clinic follow-up date are not important for a smooth discharge process.
False
Hospital billing is not part of nursing responsibilities when discharging a patient.
True
A complete summary of the diagnosis and treatment received by the patient is included in the discharge note.
True
If a patient wants to leave against medical advice, they need to sign an 'At Your Own Risk' (AOR) form.
False
The hospital bears no responsibility if a patient leaves against medical advice and experiences a sudden change in their condition.
True
Nurses do not play a role in ensuring that the patient's unit is clean before discharge.
False
It is not necessary for nurses to book the clinic follow-up date for the patient before discharge.
False
Reproducing, redistributing, or sharing without the author's permission is allowed for the content related to hospital discharge procedures.
False
Test your knowledge on the steps in the nursing process, types of admission, and nursing responsibilities during patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Please do not reproduce, redistribute, or share without the prior express permission of the author.
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