Home nursing care has experienced dramatic growth since 1990 . The nurse who works in this setting ...

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A Greater numbers of technology-dependent infants and children are now cared for
at home. The numbers include those needing ventilator assistance, total
parenteral nutrition, IV medications, apnea monitoring, and other device-assisted
nursing care.
B Optimal home care can reduce the rate of readmission to the hospital for children
with chronic conditions.
C Consumers often prefer home care because of the decreased stress on the family
when the patient is able to remain at home.
D When the child is cared for at home the family is less likely to be separated from
their support system because of the need for hospitalization.