While preparing for the patient's discharge,the nurse uses a discharge planning checklist and notes that the patient is concerned about going home because she lives alone.The nurse realizes that successful recovery at home is often based on:

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A patient's perception of readiness for discharge is related to postdischarge coping and improved outcomes.High-quality discharge teaching improves the patient's readiness for discharge.A positive perception of readiness helps the patient to successfully manage care and continue recovery at home without placing a burden on the family.A patient's perception of lack of readiness for discharge places an increased burden on the family,rather than the medical system,for support.

While Preparing for the Patient's Discharge,the Nurse Uses a Discharge