A child is being discharged from the hospital requiring complex, long-term care with medication administration through a central line and maintenance of oxygen administration by nasal cannula. A home health nurse will be visiting each day. What should the nurse teach the family members prior to hospital discharge?

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The nurse should teach the family members how to properly administer oxygen through a nasal cannula as this is a critical aspect of the child's care plan. The nurse should also ensure that the family members understand the signs of respiratory distress and what to do in case of an emergency. Teaching the family members how to insert an IV line or remove a central line is outside their scope of practice and should only be done by trained medical professionals. It is not indicated in the scenario that the family is already familiar with the care, so assuming so would be inappropriate.

A Child Is Being Discharged from the Hospital Requiring Complex