CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Answer - A - In order to make a room available for admission, the nurse should put first on the list to be discharged a patient who is middle aged with a history of being ventilator dependent for the past five years and was admitted with bacterial pneumonia four days ago. The best candidate for discharge is one who has a chronic condition and is most familiar with their care. This patient in option A is most likely stable and could continue medication therapy at home.