Your patient has a history of oesophageal cancer and is HIV positive. After undergoing day surgery to insert a gastric feeding tube, he is to be discharged home. 1. Which assessment findings would indicate his readiness for discharge? 2. Describe a discharge plan for the patient and his family. 3. How would you modify the plan if the patient lives alone?

Your patient has a history of oesophageal cancer and is HIV positive. After undergoing day surgery to insert a gastric feeding tube, he is to be discharged home. 1. Which assessment findings would indicate his readiness for discharge? 2. Describe a discharge plan for the patient and his family. 3. How would you modify the plan if the patient lives alone?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter15: Medical Documents

Section: Chapter Questions

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