A client is admitted for total hip replacement surgery.What information is essential for the nurse to collect when planning for this client's discharge?

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Collecting information about the number of steps to get into the home, location of the bathroom in the home, number of steps to walk inside of the home, and individuals available to transport the client for care are all essential for planning for the client's discharge. These factors will affect the client's ability to safely and comfortably return home and complete activities of daily living. The number of hours the client sleeps per night may be important to assess for overall recovery, but not necessarily essential for discharge planning.

A Client Is Admitted for Total Hip Replacement Surgery