The nurse is discussing the option of home care with the parents of a child with complex health care needs. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
1. "It is more expensive if we care for our child at home, as we will need caregivers.".
2. "Our family might experience more stress caring for our child at home.".
3. "It might become necessary to modify our home to make home care easier.".
4. "If we decide on home care, we will be given training in all medications and treatments.".
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Rationale:
1. When a child with complex health care needs is cared for at home, it is actually less expensive for the health insurance company and the health care system as a whole.
2. Families will experience more stress.
3. Families might need to make home modifications to facilitate care.
4. Families will be given extensive training on medications and treatments prior to initiating the move to home care.
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