Practice Question
A home health nurse is doing the first intake visit for a child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy. When developing a plan of care for this child, 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 home for safety
Rationale:
🏠 Children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy have motor impairments on one side of the body, increasing the risk of falls, injury, and mobility limitations.
🏠 Environmental safety is the priority to prevent injuries and promote independence within the child’s current functional level.
🏠 Modifications may include grab bars, non-slip flooring, corner padding, and wheelchair/walker access as needed.
🏠 While assisting with ADLs and offering parent respite are important, safety and injury prevention take precedence.
🏠 Safety adaptations are part of early intervention to maximize developmental outcomes in cerebral palsy.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 3