Which option is the best way to reduce readmission risk during discharge planning?
QUESTION
What is the primary goal of discharge planning for a client leaving a healthcare facility?
QUESTION
What is the priority discharge teaching for a client prescribed an opioid analgesic?
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ANSWER
Avoid alcohol/sedatives; do not drive; prevent constipation; take as prescribed. Opioid teaching emphasizes safety to prevent interactions, impairment, side effects, and misuse, reducing risks like overdose or accidents.