The hospital administrator alarmed the entire hospital institution for a disaster drill during the night shift. Which of the following patients would a nurse put first on the list to be discharged in order to make a room available for an admission?

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In order to make a room available for admission, the nurse should put first on the list to be discharged a patient who is middle aged with a history of being ventilator dependent for the past five years and was admitted with bacterial pneumonia four days ago. The best candidate for discharge is one who has a chronic condition and is most familiar with their care. This patient in option A is most likely stable and could continue medication therapy at home.

The Hospital Administrator Alarmed the Entire Hospital Institution for a Disaster