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The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Teaching to the Family of a Hospitalized

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The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the family of a hospitalized 9-year-old patient, recently diagnosed with asthma. The family states that they feel overwhelmed with the treatment plans and cannot perform the necessary nebulizer treatments. Which nursing intervention best reflects the professional performance aspect of pediatric nursing standards?


A) The nurse arranges for a home care respiratory therapy consultation to teach the family proper techniques in the home setting.
B) The nurse contacts the physician to delay the patient's discharge from the hospital until the family is able to perform treatments.
C) The nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's situation by reviewing the home situation.
D) The nurse evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes by having the family perform return demonstrations.

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