The nurse is planning care for a school-age child who requires oxygen, enteral tube feedings, and IV medications during the school day. To which category of chronic illness does this child belong?
1. Dependent on special diet
2. Dependent on medical technology
3. Increased use of healthcare services
4. Functional limitations
2
Explanation:
1. While this child does have a special diet, this category is not comprehensive enough to describe the child's needs.
2. This child requires oxygen, enteral tube feedings, and IV medications, which indicates the child is dependent on medical technology.
3. While this child does have increased use of healthcare services, this category is not comprehensive enough to describe the child's needs.
4. While this child may have functional limitations, this category is not comprehensiveenough to describe the child's needs.
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