What role will the nurse play in transferring a client to a long-term care facility?
A) Provide a verbal report to the nurse at the long-term care facility on the client, the hospital care, and the client's current condition.
B) Assure that the client's original chart accompanies the client.
C) Arrange for the client's belongings to remain at the hospital until discharge from the long-term care facility.
D) Inform the client that transferring should be a stress-free situation.

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The nurse is responsible for providing a verbal report to ensure continuity of care and to communicate important information about the client's condition and care needs to the receiving facility.

What Role Will the Nurse Play in Transferring a Client