A student in the last semester of nursing school wants to be sure of adequate preparation for the transition experience.Which patient should be added on to the clinical assignment to assist in this process?
A) A 48-year-old man with heart failure who has oral and IV medications due and needs a new IV started
B) A 38-year-old woman who cares for herself independently and is going home later today
C) A 25-year-old man who is leaving the hospital against medical advice
D) A 40-year-old man who needs education on diabetes management

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To adequately prepare for role transition,the student nurse needs realistic assignments and real-life experiences.It would be most appropriate for the student to accept the "busy" patient,who requires oral and IV medications and needs to have his IV restarted.The patient who can care for themselves independently and the one who is leaving the hospital against medical advice would not provide as much skill experience.Diabetic teaching is important but does not require the time management and work organization skills of a "busy" patient.

A Student in the Last Semester of Nursing School Wants