The nurse case manager is planning a care conference about a young child who has complex health care needs and will soon be discharged home. Who should the nurse invite to the conference?
a. Family and nursing staff
b. Social worker, nursing staff, and primary care physician
c. Family and key health professionals involved in the child's care
d. Primary care physician and key health professionals involved in the child's care
C
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A The nursing staff can address the nursing care needs of the child with the family,
but other involved disciplines must be included.
B The family must be included in the discharge conferences, which allow them to
determine what education they will require and the resources needed at home.
C A multidisciplinary conference is necessary for coordination of care for children
with complex health needs. The family is involved as well as key health
professionals who are involved in the child's care.
D A member of the nursing staff must be included to review the nursing needs of
the child.
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