The nurse is discharging an older adult client home from the emergency department (ED)after an acute episode of angina.What should the nurse do to ensure client safety upon discharge?

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Before discharge,the nurse should ensure that the client's prescription and over-the-counter medications are evaluated to determine whether the drug regimen should be continued.Discharge education should be provided to the client and a significant other or family member.To prevent future ED visits,screen older adults per agency policy for functional assessment,cognitive assessment,and risk for falls.Case management should be consulted to organize home health services.The nurse should emphasize safety when driving but cannot organize to take the client's keys away.

The Nurse Is Discharging an Older Adult Client Home from the Emergency