A client is being prepared to be discharged. A health care provider (HCP) discusses the needs for referrals. Which of the following accurately depicts the proper use of referrals?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

A client is being prepared to be discharged. A health care provider (HCP) discusses the needs for referrals. Which of the following accurately depicts the proper use of referrals? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

The nurse and HCP assesses the need for a referral to an extended care facility

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Do not document referrals in the client's medical record

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Referrals allow another HCP to care for the client, breaking continuity of care

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Make referrals after the client has been discharged and is at home

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