The nurse is providing discharge teaching for an older woman who will need dressing changes at home.Her husband,who is also an older person,is her only source of care.The husband states that he will not be able to perform the dressing changes.What does the nurse need to arrange for?

A) Home care service referrals.
B) Extra dressing supplies.
C) Cancellation of the discharge.
D) An order for antibiotics.

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Chelsy Stuart · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Discharge planning with a family involves an accurate assessment of what will be needed for care at the time of discharge,along with any shortcomings in the home setting.If no one can change the dressings properly,the nurse must arrange for a home care service referral.Extra dressing supplies will not help the situation if the husband cannot use them.Only under extreme situations or in an unsafe situation will the discharge be cancelled.An order for antibiotics is not a replacement for good dressing change technique.

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