When a nurse is "talking through" a procedure or assisting the patient to learn, the nurse encourages the patient to:

A. The patient feels ready to be discharged home. While it’s important to consider the patient’s readiness, discharge planning ideally begins earlier to ensure comprehensive education and preparation.

B. The primary care provider writes orders to discharge the patient. Waiting for discharge orders may delay necessary teaching and preparation for the patient.

C. The patient is admitted to the health care facility. Discharge planning should begin upon admission to ensure that the patient’s needs post-discharge are assessed and met in a timely manner.

D. It is anticipated the patient will be discharged in 8 hours. Starting discharge planning only hours before discharge may lead to rushed and incomplete education, potentially affecting continuity of care.

A. Guarding the confidentiality of the patient record by not leaving the patient screen "on" if he leaves the terminal. Protecting patient confidentiality is essential in electronic charting to prevent unauthorized access.

B. Learning the passwords of the staff nurses and primary care providers so that they can communicate with one another. Sharing or learning others' passwords violates security protocols and confidentiality rules.

C. Choosing whether he will use the computer to help in documentation or continue to use traditional paper documentation. In facilities using electronic charting, all staff are typically required to use the system to maintain consistent, accessible records.

D. Patient education to input information about herself, such as intake and output or symptoms the patient may experience. Patients typically do not have access to chart directly into their medical records.