There has been a major community disaster. Stable clients need to be discharged to make more beds available for the victims. Which clients could be discharged safely? Select all that apply.

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Ataxia and diplopia are expected signs/symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Two times the control value demonstrates that warfarin has reached a therapeutic level. The long-term antibiotic course (and follow-up lab work) can continue at home through the PICC line (Options A, B, and E). (Option C) Large intestine peristalsis does not return for up to 3-5 days. The client cannot be discharged until able to tolerate oral intake with normal elimination. The client has to at least be passing flatus. (Option D) Coffee ground emesis indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The etiology and treatment need to be determined before the client is discharged. Educational objective: Those who are stable for discharge include the client with multiple sclerosis with ataxia and diplopia, the client on warfarin (Coumadin) that has reached the therapeutic effect, and the client with a PICC line for a long-term antibiotic course.

There Has Been a Major Community Disaster