When transferring a patient from a hospital to a long-term care facility,which of the following is most helpful in facilitating the patient's planning and emotional adjustment?
A) Notify the patient and family as much in advance of the transfer as possible
B) Send a complete copy of the patient's medical records to the new facility
C) Carefully coordinate the transfer with the long-term facility to keep it smooth
D) Help arrange for transportation and accompany the patient to the transport vehicle

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Notifying the patient and family well in advance of the transfer allows them time to adjust emotionally and to make any necessary plans.A copy of the records is usually sent,and the nurse does coordinate the transfer with the receiving facility; however,that does very little to assist with the patient's emotional status or planning.Someone from the hospital may accompany the patient to the car,or if the transfer is by ambulance,perhaps not.Either way,that will not help the patient and family to do the necessary planning for the transfer.

When Transferring a Patient from a Hospital to a Long-Term