ADMISSION, TRANSFER & DISCHARGE
STUDY GUIDE
Patient Reactions to Hospitalization
Patients commonly experience:
• Fear
• Loss of identity
• Disorientation
• Separation anxiety
• Loneliness
Older adults may experience:
• Disorientation
• Loss of appetite
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Fear of not returning home
First contact with the nurse should promote comfort, empathy, and reassurance.
, Admission Process
Purpose of Admission
Entry of a patient into the healthcare facility through ER or OR.
Nursing Responsibilities
• Provide and verify ID band
• Address patient respectfully
• Introduce care team
• Create a welcoming environment
• Reduce anxiety through clear communication
Orientation to Unit
Patients should be shown:
• Unit routines and policies
• Use of bed controls and lights
• Call light system (bed & bathroom)
• TV/phone/intercom
• Location of bathroom, shower, lounge
• Nurses’ stationThis increases patient safety and promotes independence.
STUDY GUIDE
Patient Reactions to Hospitalization
Patients commonly experience:
• Fear
• Loss of identity
• Disorientation
• Separation anxiety
• Loneliness
Older adults may experience:
• Disorientation
• Loss of appetite
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Fear of not returning home
First contact with the nurse should promote comfort, empathy, and reassurance.
, Admission Process
Purpose of Admission
Entry of a patient into the healthcare facility through ER or OR.
Nursing Responsibilities
• Provide and verify ID band
• Address patient respectfully
• Introduce care team
• Create a welcoming environment
• Reduce anxiety through clear communication
Orientation to Unit
Patients should be shown:
• Unit routines and policies
• Use of bed controls and lights
• Call light system (bed & bathroom)
• TV/phone/intercom
• Location of bathroom, shower, lounge
• Nurses’ stationThis increases patient safety and promotes independence.
