Author Question: The nurse is caring for a special needs infant. Which intervention will be most important in helping ... (Read 23 times)

evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is caring for a special needs infant. Which intervention will be most important in helping the child reach her maximum developmental potential?

A) Directing the parents to an early intervention program
B) Monitoring the child's progress in elementary school
C) Serving on an individualized education program committee
D) Preparing a plan for the child to make the transition to college

Question 2

A 7-year-old boy has entered the hospital for the second time in a month. Which intervention is particularly important at this time?

A) Assessing his parents' coping abilities
B) Seeking the parents' input about the child's needs
C) Educating the family about a procedure
D) Notifying the care team about hospitalization

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Response:
Early intervention is critical to maximizing the child's developmental potential by laying the foundation for health and development. While important, intervention at the elementary or secondary school level does not have the impact of early intervention. When the time arrives, it is important to have a written plan for transition to college, if this is a possibility for the grown child.

Answer to Question 2

A
Response:
Transition times, such as when the child reenters the hospital, create additional stress on the parents and child. Assessing the parents' coping abilities is particularly important at this time. Seeking the parents' input, educating the family about a procedure, and notifying the care team are basic activities of family-centered care and care coordination.