Author Question: An 18-month-old child is ventilator-dependent due to infantile scoliosis. This is the first time the ... (Read 41 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An 18-month-old child is ventilator-dependent due to infantile scoliosis. This is the first time the child has been home since birth. His parents are very concerned about providing care. It is most important to assist the parents with:

A) financial needs of care.
B) health assessment.
C) emotional bonding.
D) genetic counseling.

Question 2

It is important for home health care nurses to remember which point?

A) The nurse is the primary caregiver.
B) The nurse is the guest in the client's home.
C) Rehabilitation is the major client goal.
D) The nurse should act as a counselor and advisor.

milbourne11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The child has not been home since birth. Thus, the parents will need emotional assistance to enhance bonding. The nurse supports the parents to meet the infant's physical and emotional needs and encourages them to strengthen the parentchild bond. Genetic counseling is not relevant at this point and health assessment is primarily the nurse's responsibility. Financial assistance is beyond the nurse's scope of responsibility.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
An essential difference in home care versus acute care is that the home care nurse is a guest in the client's home. Family or other support persons are the primary caregivers, rehabilitation may not be the goal, and the nurse does not typically act as a counselor or advisor.