Home nursing care has experienced dramatic growth since 1990 . The nurse who works in this setting must function independently within established protocols. Which statement related to nursing care of the child at home is most correct?
a. The technology-dependent infant can safely be cared for at home.
b. Home care increases readmissions to the hospital for a child with chronic
conditions.
c. There is increased stress for the family when a sick child is being cared for at
home.
d. The family of the child with a chronic condition is likely to be separated from
their support system if the child is cared for at home.
A
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A Greater numbers of technology-dependent infants and children are now cared for
at home. The numbers include those needing ventilator assistance, total
parenteral nutrition, IV medications, apnea monitoring, and other device-assisted
nursing care.
B Optimal home care can reduce the rate of readmission to the hospital for children
with chronic conditions.
C Consumers often prefer home care because of the decreased stress on the family
when the patient is able to remain at home.
D When the child is cared for at home the family is less likely to be separated from
their support system because of the need for hospitalization.
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