As the CNL on a cardiothoracic step-down unit, what is the one recommendation you would make to decrease the

As the CNL on a cardiothoracic step-down unit, what is the one recommendation you would make to decrease the

chance of readmission of your patient population?

A. visiting nursing for all patients

B. all follow up appointments scheduled prior to patient discharge

C. pharmacy to visit with each patient prior to discharge home to review medications

D. all patients should be enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program

Survey results of the nursing staff reflect poor perceptions and a discomfort with addressing spiritual issues with patients. The ultimate success of focused staff education can be measured by:

A. trending quarterly patient satisfaction scores pertaining to spiritual care during hospitalization

B. a follow-up survey of the staff after education to solicit feedback

C. an open discussion of how the nurse would address spiritual care in a given scenario

D. feedback shared during discharge phone calls