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LaDunn

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Prior to discharging the child from the hospital, what routine discharge instructions should the nurse discuss with the family?
 
  1. Monitoring signs and symptoms specific to condition
  2. Instruction on performing a medical examination on the child
  3. No instructions are needed; the family is familiar with the child.
  4. A list of all diagnostic tests obtained during the hospitalization and their results

Question 2

A child is being discharged from the hospital requiring complex, long-term care with medication administration through a central line and maintenance of oxygen administration by nasal cannula. A home health nurse will be visiting each day. What should the nurse teach the family members prior to hospital discharge?
 
  1. How to insert an IV line
  2. Nothing, the family is familiar with the care
  3. Instruction on oxygen administration
  4. How to remove a central line


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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation:
1. Families need support and education as they continue to be anxious or stressed over their child's hospitalization. Standard discharge plans for routine hospital discharge include monitoring signs and symptoms specific to the condition and care at home.
2. The family does not need to know how to complete a medical examination on the child.
3. The family knows the child but needs teaching regarding the signs and symptoms to watch for in case of recurrence or complications arise.
4. This information was shared with the family as the tests were performed and results received.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation:
1. Starting an IV line is not within the family's responsibilities for home care.
2. The nurse can never assume the family members are familiar with the care required, even if they have been participating during the hospital stay.
3. Prior to discharge, the parents will need to learn about oxygen administration.
4. Removing a central line is not within the realm of what family members need to do at home.



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