Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

An emergency nurse is preparing to discharge a 72-year-old patient with a history of dementia who was treated for a fall resulting in a hip contusion. The patient lives alone and has limited social support. Which of the following discharge planning strategies is MOST appropriate for this patient?

  • Contact family members to inform them of the discharge plan

  • Consult a social worker to assess the need for additional services

  • Arrange for a home health nurse evaluation within 24 hours of discharge

  • Provide detailed written discharge instructions in large print

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