In some cases, a patient is ready to be discharged from the hospital, but at the last minute, the patient develops a condition that requires him or her to stay an additional night. An example of when a patient might have to stay an additional night is when the patient ____.
A)is feeling better
B)has no pain
C)has no additional cough
D)develops a fever

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If a patient develops a fever, it could be an indication of an infection that needs to be treated before the patient can be safely discharged. Therefore, the patient may need to stay an additional night for observation and treatment. A, B, and C are not sufficient reasons to keep a patient in the hospital, as feeling better, having no pain or cough are all positive signs indicating the patient is ready for discharge.

In Some Cases, a Patient Is Ready to Be Discharged