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:
Foster self-care activities.
Rationale:
🔹 Fostering self-care activities helps the child become more independent, which improves functionality and quality of life.
🔹 It encourages active participation in daily activities like dressing and feeding, promoting autonomy.
🔹 Empowering the child to care for themselves builds confidence and reduces dependency on caregivers.
🔹 Self-care is the foundation for greater independence and better emotional health.
🔹 This goal supports family-centered care, focusing on what the child can do and building on their strengths.
Modify the environment
🔹 Environmental changes are supportive, but the primary focus should be on the child’s ability to perform tasks independently.
Provide respite services for the parents
🔹 While respite care is important, the first priority should be the child’s self-sufficiency.
Improve the client’s communication skills
🔹 Communication skills are vital but are secondary to fostering self-care and independence in daily tasks.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4