Which are barriers to successful discharge planning that the nurse may need to plan for when providing care to a pediatric client who is approaching discharge? Select all that apply
1. Financial concerns
2. Parental unavailability for teaching
3. Lack of equipment
4. Poor teamwork
5. Insurance payment for services
1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. Financial concerns related to the cost associated with care that is needed after discharge is one barrier to successful discharge planning when providing care to the pediatric client who is approaching discharge.
2. Parents who are not available for discharge instruction is one barrier to successful discharge planning when providing care to the pediatric client who is approaching discharge.
3. Not having the equipment the family will use after discharge is one barrier to successful discharge planning when providing care to the pediatric client who is approaching discharge.
4. Poor teamwork is one barrier to successful discharge planning when providing care to the pediatric client who is approaching discharge.
5. Insurance payment for services is not a known barrier to successful discharge planning when providing care to the pediatric client who is approaching discharge.
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