Which term describes the process of releasing a resident from care to their home?

• A. Disease
• B. Dirty linen
• C. Discharging residents
• D. Dysphagia

Answer: (C)

Discharging residents is the process of releasing a resident from care at a facility to go home or to another setting. This involves planning with the care team, ensuring the resident is stable, arranging transportation, and providing home-care instructions, medications, follow-up appointments, and any safety checks for the home. As a CNA, you help by preparing the resident’s belongings, making sure they’re dressed and safe, communicating updates to the nurse, and ensuring the family understands what to do after discharge. This is different from disease (an illness), dirty linen (laundry), or dysphagia (swallowing difficulty), none of which describe leaving the facility.