Which of the following would be least appropriate to include in the discharge plan for a medically fragile child?
A) Assisting with referrals for financial support
B) Arranging for necessary care equipment and supplies
C) Assessing the family's home environment
D) Encouraging passive caregiving
D
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As part of the discharge plan for a medically fragile child, the nurse would encourage active caregiving by the parents to help them increase their self-confidence in the child's care. Assisting with referrals, arranging for equipment and supplies, and determining the adequacy of the home environment are important aspects of the discharge plan.
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