Reflection Questions
1
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What are three ways a nurse can develop a rapport with a patient?
2
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Why does discharge planning begin with admission?
3
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What are potential problems that can occur when patient transfers are not managed efficiently or well?
4
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What does it mean when a patient leaves AMA? What are the potential issues surrounding an AMA discharge, and what can the nurse do to try to mitigate the circumstances?