The nurse suggests to parents that they use the outpatient ...

[ereecah]

The nurse suggests to parents that they use the outpatient surgical center for their child's upcoming surgery. What advantage(s) does this type of facility have to offer? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Lower cost
  b. Less incidence of health care-associated infections
  c. Reduction of parent-child separation
  d. Ample time for recuperation at the facility
  e. Decreased emotional impact of illness

Question 2

What will the nurse include when documenting the discharge of a pediatric patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Time of discharge
  b. Adult(s) accompanying the child and the relationship to the child
  c. Condition of the child
  d. Method of transportation
  e. Instructions that were given to physician

[hramirez205]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
All options listed are advantages of outpatient services with the exception of recuperating at the facility.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Information that should be included in the discharge note include time of discharge, adults accompanying the child and relationship to child, condition of the child, and method of transportation. It should also be documented that instructions were given to parents.