A child who is dependent on a ventilator is being discharged from the hospital. Prior to discharge, the home health nurse discusses development of an emergency plan of care with the family
Which of the following is the most essential part of the plan? 1. Acquisition of a backup generator
2. Designation of an emergency shelter site
3. Provision for an alternate heating source if power is lost
4. Notifying the power company that the child is on life support
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Rationale:
1. Prior to discharge to home, it is essential that the family acquire a generator so that the child's life support will continue to function effectively should power be lost.
2. While this action is very important, it is most essential that the ventilator have power to continue to function at all times.
3. While this action is very important, it is most essential that the ventilator have power to continue to function at all times.
4. While this action is very important, it is most essential that the ventilator have power to continue to function at all times.
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a. to a percentage: b. to a fraction: c. and reduce to lowest terms: