The nurse is accurate when stating that adequate discharge planning:
A) "May decrease the incidence of patients required to return to the hospital."
B) "Increases complications and readmissions in most cases."
C) "Adapts to the situation as the patient's conditions changes."
D) "Should begin as soon as the patient is discharged home."

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Research shows that comprehensive discharge planning reduces complications and readmissions. Home care planning adapts to the situation as the patient's condition improves or deteriorates as a result of advancing disease. Because most patients are in the hospital for only a short time, nurses must begin discharge planning on admission and continue until a patient is dismissed.

The Nurse Is Accurate When Stating That Adequate Discharge Planning