An adolescent client has a long leg cast secondary to a fractured femur. Which nursing action is most appropriate in order to effectively facilitate the adolescent's return to school?
1. Develop an individualized health plan (IHP) that focuses on long-term needs of the adolescent.
2. Meet with all of the other students prior to the student's return to school to emphasize the special needs of the injured teen.
3. Meet with teachers and administrators at the school to make sure entrances and classrooms are wheelchair accessible.
4. Meet with parents of the injured student to encourage homebound schooling until a short leg cast is applied.
Question 2
A 2-month-old infant with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is being prepared for discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit. The infant will continue to receive oxygen via nasal cannula at home. Prior to discharge, the home health nurse assesses the home. Which finding poses the greatest risk to this infant?
1. Paint peeling on the walls
2. A wood stove used for heating
3. A sibling who has an ear infection
4. Small toys strewn on the floor
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