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lilldybug07 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse case manager is planning a care conference about a young child who has complex health care needs and will soon be discharged home. Who should the nurse invite to the conference?

a. Family and nursing staff
b. Social worker, nursing staff, and primary care physician
c. Family and key health professionals involved in the child's care
d. Primary care physician and key health professionals involved in the child's care

Question 2

Which activity should the nurse implement for the toddler hospitalized with a chronic illness to promote autonomy?

a. Playing with a push-pull toy
b. Putting together a puzzle
c. Playing a simple card game
d. Watching cartoons on television

firehawk60 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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A The nursing staff can address the nursing care needs of the child with the family,
but other involved disciplines must be included.
B The family must be included in the discharge conferences, which allow them to
determine what education they will require and the resources needed at home.
C A multidisciplinary conference is necessary for coordination of care for children
with complex health needs. The family is involved as well as key health
professionals who are involved in the child's care.
D A member of the nursing staff must be included to review the nursing needs of
the child.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A The developmentally appropriate activity for the hospitalized toddler is to play
with a push-pull toy. Chronic illness may interfere in the development of
autonomy, which is the major psychosocial task of the toddler.
B Putting together a puzzle could frustrate the toddler and is appropriate for a
preschool or school-age child.
C Playing a simple card game could frustrate the toddler and is appropriate for a
preschool or school-age child.
D Watching cartoons on television is passive and will not promote autonomy.