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Managed Care Nursing

Category - Healthcare Management

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A 10-year-old female patient is scheduled for discharge to home under palliative care for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She will require supportive care and multiple resources.

What is a key first step prior to the discharge to home plan?

Assess home environment for safety and capability
Initiate home care plan of care with interdisciplinary team
Educate family members/care givers on home care
Provide the family with psychosocial counseling

Explanation

Answer: A - A key first step prior to discharging a patient home with healthcare needs is to ensure the home environment is safe and there is capability for healthcare to be performed at home.

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