Which tasks align with discharge readiness for a patient?

Which tasks align with discharge readiness for a patient?

• A. Administer new medications
• B. Help pack belongings, assist in getting dressed, remove IV if instructed, check valuables, and help to the car
• C. Order diagnostic tests
• D. Change linens

Answer: (B)

Discharge readiness means preparing the patient to leave safely and independently. The set of tasks that best fits this goal includes helping the patient pack belongings, assist in getting dressed, remove the IV if instructed, check valuables, and accompany the patient to the car. These steps support a smooth transition to home, promote safety and autonomy, and ensure the patient has what they need for the trip home. Administering new medications is something done under orders during the stay, not a preparation step for discharge. Ordering diagnostic tests is part of ongoing evaluation and treatment planning, not the process of leaving. Changing linens is routine care during hospitalization, not specifically about discharge.

Discharge readiness means preparing the patient to leave safely and independently. The set of tasks that best fits this goal includes helping the patient pack belongings, assist in getting dressed, remove the IV if instructed, check valuables, and accompany the patient to the car. These steps support a smooth transition to home, promote safety and autonomy, and ensure the patient has what they need for the trip home.

Administering new medications is something done under orders during the stay, not a preparation step for discharge. Ordering diagnostic tests is part of ongoing evaluation and treatment planning, not the process of leaving. Changing linens is routine care during hospitalization, not specifically about discharge.