The Nurse Is Listening to a Lecture on Discharge Planning

The nurse is listening to a lecture on discharge planning. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?

A) "Discharge planning involves assessing the patient's plan of care to determine whether the outcome criteria are met."
B) "Discharge planning involves evaluation of whether the patient and family can continue with the necessary interventions or whether they need assistance."
C) "Discharge planning involves obtaining specific orders from the physician to begin the process of discharge planning."
D) "Discharge planning involves assessing the level of the patient's understanding with regard to his or her illness state and treatment regimen."