Question

An emergency department nurse is preparing to discharge a patient who lives alone and has limited health literacy. Which action by the nurse best supports safe and appropriate discharge planning?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient’s understanding of discharge instructions using a teach-back method.

Answer

Provide written discharge instructions and document that they were given.

Answer

Ask the patient to sign the discharge paperwork.

Answer

Refer the patient to case management.

Question 10 - Professional Issues Practice Test for the CEN