The doctor has decided that the client you are caring for is to be discharged home....
The doctor has decided that the client you are caring for is to be discharged home.
Upon assessment, you determine that the client is not quite ready to be discharged home and you have some serious concerns about the client's plan of care and his health status.
What would you do?
Post your reason and rationale for your response.
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Answer: The case mentioned required discussion with the doctor as informing doctor about the issues and concerned related to the patient and also the reason that why patient is not yet ready to be discharged home.
If the doctor and patient convinced it is better to discharge the patient when he finds himself fit. This is because a complete care and treatment is given at the hospital is better than home. The issue of concern may be become more problematic further if not given attention at the present. Teaching and educating patient about the proper care regarding the illness and precautions may help him to overcome the problem.
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