The nurse is providing discharge planning for a 12-year-old boy with multiple medical conditions. Which of the following would be the best teaching method for this child and his family?
A) Demonstrate the care and ask for a return demonstration.
B) Provide and review educational booklets and materials.
C) Provide a written schedule for the child's care.
D) Provide a trial period of home care.
D
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Parents of children with multiple medical needs may benefit from a trial period of home care. This occurs while the child is still in the hospital, but the parents or caregivers provide all of the care that the child requires. The other options are also important teaching methods, but a trial period is the best solution for a child with multiple medical conditions.
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