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b. Complete the sentences below by choosing the most appropriate vocabulary related to

patient discharge planning. Use the context clues in each sentence to guide your answers.

1. Before leaving the hospital, the nurse provided Mr. Ali with clear __________ to help him manage
his medications, diet, and physical activities at home.
2. The physical therapist emphasized the importance of attending every __________ to monitor Mrs.
Sarah’s progress after her knee surgery.
3. To ensure a smooth transition, the nurse created a detailed __________ outlining the treatments
and services Mr. Rashid would require post-discharge.
4. Mrs. Fatima received __________ on how to monitor her blood pressure and adjust her diet to
maintain her health after being discharged.
5. The hospital arranged for __________ to provide Mr. Yusuf with a walker and oxygen tank, ensuring
he could safely recover at home.
6. The doctor scheduled __________ care to help Mrs. Lestari manage her diabetes through home
visits and regular check-ups.
7. During the discharge meeting, the nurse explained the importance of __________, such as
removing tripping hazards at home and storing medications safely.
8. Mr. Ahmad’s smooth __________ from the hospital to his home was facilitated by a case manager
who coordinated all post-discharge needs.
9. Following her surgery, Mrs. Hana was referred to __________ to improve her mobility and regain
her strength through physical therapy sessions.
10. To assist Mr. Omar in managing his recovery at home, the hospital provided __________ on how to
bathe him safely and monitor his dietary intake.

Language focus: Discharge Arrangement & Schedule

In discharge planning, nurses often use modals of necessity to explain what is required or important for a patient’s
safe return home. Let’s examine these types of sentences in the dialogue and learn how to use them.

Examples from the Dialogue
You may need some help

with bathing initially.
I need to ask a few questions to
make sure you have the necessary
support at home.

I need to make sure all this
information is in your discharge plan.

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