The nurse recognizes which client as having the greatest need for comprehensive formal discharge planning?
A)A postpartum patient after the birth to her second child, who lives with her spouse and 18-month-old daughter
B)A patient who is readmitted for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C)A patient who is 12-years of age being discharged home with a parent after outpatient surgery
D)An adult patient just diagnosed with renal failure who is scheduled to start peritoneal dialysis

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An adult patient just diagnosed with renal failure who is scheduled to start peritoneal dialysis would have the greatest need for comprehensive formal discharge planning. This is because the diagnosis of renal failure and the initiation of peritoneal dialysis involve significant lifestyle changes, require detailed education on the procedure, diet modifications, and potentially complex medication management.

The Nurse Recognizes Which Client as Having the Greatest Need