A Child Who Is Medically Fragile Is Being Discharged Home

question 2

Multiple Choice

A child who is medically fragile is being discharged home after a long hospital stay. The child will require someone to provide medical treatments several times a day. In planning discharge, the nurse will:

• A)Train all members of the family to take part in the child's care.
• B)Plan for a home health nurse to visit the child four times a day to provide the medical treatment.
• C)Determine with the family which family members may be trained to provide care for the child.
• D)Evaluate the size of the child's room for therapy.

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