Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The charge nurse on a medical surgical unit is assisting with the emergency response plan following an external disaster in the community.In anticipation of multiple client admissions, which of the following current clients should the nurse recommend for early discharge?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A. The client one day postoperative following a vertebroplasty can be recommended for early discharge as this procedure is typically short-stay and does not require extended monitoring. The client is likely stable and can continue recovery at home.
Choice B is incorrect because a client with pneumonia and a fever of 101┬░F requires continued IV antibiotics and monitoring to ensure resolution of infection and fever reduction.
Choice C is incorrect as a client with a recent TIA requires further evaluation and monitoring to prevent recurrent strokes and assess for potential complications.
Choice D is incorrect because a client with uncontrolled atrial fibrillation requiring continuous cardiac monitoring should not be discharged early as they need close monitoring and management to prevent complications like stroke or heart failure.
Choice B is incorrect because a client with pneumonia and a fever of 101┬░F requires continued IV antibiotics and monitoring to ensure resolution of infection and fever reduction.
Choice C is incorrect as a client with a recent TIA requires further evaluation and monitoring to prevent recurrent strokes and assess for potential complications.
Choice D is incorrect because a client with uncontrolled atrial fibrillation requiring continuous cardiac monitoring should not be discharged early as they need close monitoring and management to prevent complications like stroke or heart failure.