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.
ANS: C, D
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