A premature infant is born and admitted to the NICU.A student nurse questions why the primary nurse is starting to plan discharge teaching so early.Which response by the nurse is best?
A) "All these babies have the same needs, so discharge planning here is pretty routine."
B) "By starting early I can ensure that social work and specialty nurses can see the baby."
C) "I'm not really planning the baby's discharge; I'm just writing some notes about it."
D) "The parents have so much to learn we have to start planning discharge on admission."

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Discharge planning starts on admission to the NICU.Instructions are extensive and parents need time to absorb education and begin planning.Of course,changes in the baby's condition warrant changes in plans,but by starting early,the nurse can ensure the best possible outcome for the family.

A Premature Infant Is Born and Admitted to the NICU