A child has been hospitalized for an extended time period and is being discharged home. This child requires complex, long-term care and will have a home health nurse visit daily. In addition to a central line, the child is on oxygen by nasal cannula. What should the nurse teach the family members?

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The nurse should teach the family members how to administer oxygen via nasal cannula as it is necessary for the child's care. The family does not need to learn how to insert an IV line or remove a central line as these are invasive procedures that should only be done by qualified healthcare professionals. While the family may have some familiarity with care due to the child's hospitalization, it is important to provide specific instruction on any new equipment or procedures required for home care.

A Child Has Been Hospitalized for an Extended Time Period