MC A ventilator-dependent student joins the school and does not need a personal care attendant. Before providing care to the student, the nurse should
A. Review the student's Individualized Health Care Plan (IHP) for other aspects of care that the student may need in addition to tracheostomy care.
B. Ask to have a joint conference with the parents, teachers, and school administrators about caring for this student.
C. Teach the teacher how to provide appropriate tracheostomy care.
D. Research tracheostomy-suctioning procedures.
A. Review the student's Individualized Health Care Plan (IHP) for other aspects of care that the student may need in addition to tracheostomy care.
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