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chandani

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A child with a chronic illness is being discharged to home in one week. What preparation will the family need before the child is discharged? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Needed home accommodations
  B) List of community resources and organizations
  C) Care, medications, and treatments for the child
  D) Demonstration of special equipment and treatments
  E) Length of time the child will need ongoing care at home

Question 2

What should the nurse who regularly cares for chronically ill children do to be effective when helping the family adjust to the child's condition?
 
  A) Explain personal experience with a chronically ill child in his or her own family
  B) Understand the full scope of the medical issues involved with each illness
  C) Understand the medication issues and the psychosocial implications of the illness on the child
  D) Become aware of the implications of the disease and the resources available in the community for the child and family


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


chandani

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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