A nurse supervisor receives notification of a disaster in the community and the possibility for multiple admissions to the facility. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for discharge?

Choice A reason: A client with COPD requiring BiPap at night is unstable and at risk for respiratory failure. Discharging them would be unsafe. Choice B reason: A client who is 1 day postoperative after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a low-grade temperature is stable. They can safely continue recovery at home with outpatient follow-up. This makes them the best candidate for discharge. Choice C reason: A client with intermittent chest pain requiring multiple doses of nitroglycerin is unstable and at risk for myocardial infarction. They require close monitoring and cannot be discharged. Choice D reason: A client on continuous insulin infusion for recent DKA is unstable and requires ongoing inpatient care. Discharging them would be unsafe.