Community/Public Health Nursing 6th Edition by Mary Nies ,Melanie McEwen

Exercise 10

Advances in neonatology are responsible for increasing numbers of very-low-birth-weight babies, who are at high risk for cognitive disorders and other serious health problems (Reichman et al, 2008). Consider the health care implications of caring for the infant and growing child in the home. High-quality primary and specialized, highly technological comprehensive care on a long-term basis will be required. What kinds of community resources will be needed What anticipated challenges/obstacles to obtaining necessary services may arise (See National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities [NICHCY], http://nichcy.org/).
As the child with a disability grows, early intervention services will be utilized prior to mainstreaming into public education. Consider economic issues, because families having children with disabilities across all income levels are significantly more challenged by food, housing, and health issues.