Author Question: Which intervention is part of the discharge plan for a child with osteomyelitis? a. Instructions ... (Read 83 times)

Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which intervention is part of the discharge plan for a child with osteomyelitis?

a. Instructions for a low-calorie diet
b. A referral to a home healthcare agency
c. Instructions for a high-fat, low-protein diet
d. Instructions for the parent to return the child to team sports immediately

Question 2

Who are the experts in planning for the care of a 9-year-old child with a profound sensory impairment who is hospitalized for surgery?

a. The child's parents
b. The child's teacher
c. The case manager
d. The primary nurse

krakiolit · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Because the child with osteomyelitis often requires intravenous antibiotics at home, a home healthcare referral is appropriate. The child with osteomyelitis is on a high-calorie, high-protein diet. The child with osteomyelitis may need time for the bone to heal before returning to full activities.

Answer to Question 2

A
The parents, as primary caregivers, can identify the child's needs to help develop an effective, individualized plan of care. The child's teacher is not as expert as the child's parents for planning her care. The case manager is not as aware as the parents are of the child's individual needs. The primary nurse would use the child's parents as resources in planning the best approach to the child's care.