A child who has a history of renal failure and has undergone kidney transplantation is starting school this year. The school nurse knows this child would be classified into which category?
1. Increased use of health care services
2. Dependent on medications or special diet
3. Functional limitations
4. Dependent on medical technology
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Rationale:
1. Although the child with a history of renal failure is categorized as a child "dependent on medical technology," post-transplantation changes the classification to "dependent on medications or special diet," as daily anti-rejection medications are paramount for this child.
2. Although the child with a history of renal failure is categorized as a child "dependent on medical technology," post-transplantation changes the classification to "dependent on medications or special diet," as daily anti-rejection medications are paramount for this child.
3. Although the child with a history of renal failure is categorized as a child "dependent on medical technology," post-transplantation changes the classification to "dependent on medications or special diet," as daily anti-rejection medications are paramount for this child.
4. Although the child with a history of renal failure is categorized as a child "dependent on medical technology," post-transplantation changes the classification to "dependent on medications or special diet," as daily anti-rejection medications are paramount for this child.
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