Practice Question
A home health nurse is developing a plan of care for a child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Which of the following goals is the priority for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
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Correct Answer:
Modify the environment.
Rationale:
💠 A child with hemiplegic cerebral palsy has paralysis or significant weakness on one side of the body, which places them at high risk for injury in the home.
💠 The priority goal is to ensure safety by modifying the environment (removing hazards, adding adaptive equipment, ensuring accessible spaces).
💠 While fostering self-care, improving communication, and providing respite services are all important long-term goals, they do not take precedence over preventing injury and ensuring a safe environment.
💠 Safety and accessibility form the foundation of the care plan, allowing other goals to be achieved effectively.
💠 This aligns with Maslow’s hierarchy, where physiological needs and safety come before social or developmental goals.
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