A child is being discharged after an extended hospitalization. Prior to discharge from a hospital, home health care nurses should assess which aspect of the home setting?

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Prior to discharge, home health care nurses should assess the readiness of the home for the child who is returning home from the hospital. This includes ensuring that the home is safe and suitable for the child's medical needs and that the necessary equipment and supplies are available. Parents' insurance, income, and home location may have some importance but do not directly affect the child's readiness to return home from the hospital.

A Child Is Being Discharged After an Extended Hospitalization