A social service coordinator is consulted to arrange for a phototherapy blanket at discharge for an infant/family with multiple social difficulties. Which social difficulty is more than likely to have the greatest influence on discharge?

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The fact that the family is homeless is likely to have the greatest influence on discharge because it greatly impacts the ability of the family to provide and care for the infant, and may pose major obstacles to obtaining and using the phototherapy blanket as needed. Financial difficulties and lack of a healthcare provider may also be significant, but the high level of instability associated with homelessness is likely to be the most challenging factor to address. Cultural practices, rituals, and religious beliefs may be considered and accommodated, but are unlikely to have the same level of immediate impact on discharge.

A Social Service Coordinator Is Consulted to Arrange for a Phototherapy