Author Question: The school health nurse made a home visit each month to a ventilator-dependent child. The mother ... (Read 45 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The school health nurse made a home visit each month to a ventilator-dependent child. The mother verbalized wanting to stop taking care of her child at home.

What reasons could the nurse give the mother to continue to care for the child at home? Select all that apply.

A. Home care provides a quieter and less intrusive environment.
B. The child will enjoy better sibling interaction at home.
C. The child will have better motor and socialization skills.
D. The child will have fewer infections and better nutrition.
E. Home care improves marital relationships with her spouse.
F. Home care is a much safer environment with less chance of mortality.

Question 2

The mother had given care to her ventilator-dependent child and was now talking to the nurse.

The mother said, My child is ill and has to go to the hospital. I think she is getting a serious infection. What does the nurse need to assess in addition to possible infection?

A. Child abuse by the mom
B. Dehydration from the child not drinking enough
C. Mom's level of exhaustion and stress
D. Whether the ventilator equipment needs a thorough cleaning