A nurse completing a hospital discharge to home understands that which of the following interventions is most important before discharge.

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Medication reconciliation is the most important intervention to complete before discharge.Medication discrepancies are the most prevalent adverse event after hospital discharge and the most challenging component of a successful hospital-to-home transition.Nurses' attention to an accurate prehospital medication list,medication reconciliation during hospitalization and at discharge,and patient and family education about medications are required to enhance safety.Educating the client on appropriate range-of-motion exercises,providing a list of community resources,and contacting a durable medical equipment facility are all important and should be completed as well,but medication reconciliation should be the priority.

A Nurse Completing a Hospital Discharge to Home Understands That