A 6-year-old newly diagnosed with Type I diabetes is going home today. Her parents have been taught how to manage her disease, but the nurse is concerned that they may not remember everything that was taught. The nurse can best help the parents by:
a. Instructing the parents that they can bring their child back to the unit for additional help as needed
b. Beginning discharge planning as soon as the order for discharge has been written by the attending physician
c. Providing the family with written instructions regarding diet, medications, activity, and procedures needed by the child
d. Delaying informing the parents of the impending discharge to prevent stress and anxiety for the parents and child
C
Providing written instructions about all aspects of care will reinforce teaching and provide an important resource for the parents. The parents need to be informed of discharge as soon as possible so that they can begin making arrangements and can prepare for departure.
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