The registered nurse is orienting a new nurse to the unit.They are completing paperwork on a newly admitted patient.When the experienced nurse asks what the new nurse thinks the patient will need to learn for self-care at home, the new nurse expresses surprise.What statement by the registered nurse is most appropriate?
A) "You should always at least start thinking about discharge planning."
B) "We don't want to wait too long because unexpected things happen."
C) "The admitting nurse has to fill in all sections of this document."
D) "Best practice is to begin discharge planning on admission."
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