Question

A nurse is preparing for handoff communication for a client who is being discharged from the hospital to home health care. Which example is not an action performed during this process?

a. The nurse prepares the new room for the client.
b. The nurse communicates the client's care plan to the home health care team.
c. The nurse provides written instructions for the client's care at home.
d. The nurse discusses the client's medication schedule with the home health care team.

Answer 1

During handoff communication for a client being discharged from the hospital to home health care, the nurse should communicate the client's care plan, provide written instructions for the client's care at home, and discuss the client's medication schedule with the home health care team.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is a. The nurse prepares the new room for the client.

During handoff communication for a client being discharged from the hospital to home health care, the nurse should communicate the client's care plan, provide written instructions for the client's care at home, and discuss the client's medication schedule with the home health care team.

The nurse does not need to prepare the new room for the client as this is the responsibility of the home health care team.