A 16-Year-Old Client Has a Long Leg Cast Secondary to a Fractured

question 5

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old client has a long leg cast secondary to a fractured tibia. The child will require a wheelchair for mobility. To effectively facilitate the adolescent's return to school, the school nurse should:

• A)Meet with all of the other students prior to the student's return to school to emphasize the special needs of the injured teen.
• B)Meet with teachers and administrators at the school to discuss modifications in the student's school routine.
• C)Develop an individualized health plan (IHP) focusing on long-term needs of the adolescent.
• D)Meet with parents of the injured student to encourage homebound schooling until a short leg cast is applied.

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