Author Question: The nurse educator is reviewing discharge procedures with a group of nursing students. Which is the ... (Read 92 times)

jjjetplane · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse educator is reviewing discharge procedures with a group of nursing students. Which is the best response by a student nurse about when discharge planning begins?

A) Before admission to the healthcare facility
B) On admission to the healthcare facility
C) Twenty-four hours before discharge from the healthcare facility
D) The day of discharge from the healthcare facility

Question 2

The nurse is using a sterile nail clipper to repair a client's torn nails. What is the best rationale for using the sterile nail clippers to complete the procedure?

A) Prevents the nails from snagging on clothing or bed linens
B) Prevents danger of accidentally nicking the skin
C) Prevents damage to the nail
D) Prevents damage to the surrounding skin

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Discharge planning begins on admission to the healthcare facility, not before admission, 24 hours before, or on the day of discharge.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
If a client's nails are torn or jagged, clip them with a sterile nail clipper and make them smooth. This helps prevent the nails from snagging on clothing or bed linens. Scissors are not used because of the danger of accidentally nicking the skin. A metal nail file is not used because of its sharp point. This may be dangerous; it can damage the nail or the surrounding skin.