What Effect Does an Extended Hospital Stay Tend to Have

question 12

Multiple Choice

What effect does an extended hospital stay tend to have on the discharge planning process for a child expected to receive mechanical ventilation at home?

• A) It helps the family become more familiar with providing health care at home.
• B) It provides the family with the opportunity to earn more income to facilitate the discharge process.
• C) It affords the family more time to recruit additional health care providers to be used in the home.
• D) It often results in a negative change in the family dynamics.

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