A child who is dependent on a ventilator is being discharged from the hospital. Which will the nurse recommend for the emergency plan of care for this family during the discharge instruction process?

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Since the child is dependent on a ventilator, any power outage could be life-threatening. Therefore, acquiring a backup generator is the best choice to ensure the child's safety. While having an emergency shelter site and alternate heating source could be helpful in certain emergency situations, they are not as crucial as having a backup generator for a child on a ventilator. Notifying the power company that the child is on life support could be done but it is unlikely to provide much benefit during an emergency.

A Child Who Is Dependent on a Ventilator Is Being