A visiting nurse is performing a family assessment of ayoung couple caring for their newborn who was diagnosedwith cerebral palsy. The nurse notes that the mother’s hairand clothing are unkempt, the house is untidy, and themother states that she is “so busy with the baby that I don’thave time to do anything else.” What would be the priorityintervention for this family?a. Arrange to have the infant removed from the home.b. Inform other members of the family of the situation. c. Increase the number of visits by the visiting nurse.d. Notify the care provider and recommend respite care forthe mother.
A visiting nurse is performing a family assessment of ayoung couple caring for their newborn who was diagnosedwith cerebral palsy. The nurse notes that the mother’s hairand clothing are unkempt, the house is untidy, and themother states that she is “so busy with the baby that I don’thave time to do anything else.” What would be the priorityintervention for this family?a. Arrange to have the infant removed from the home.b. Inform other members of the family of the situation. c. Increase the number of visits by the visiting nurse.d. Notify the care provider and recommend respite care forthe mother.
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A visiting nurse is performing a family assessment of a
young couple caring for their newborn who was diagnosed
with cerebral palsy. The nurse notes that the mother’s hair
and clothing are unkempt, the house is untidy, and the
mother states that she is “so busy with the baby that I don’t
have time to do anything else.” What would be the priority
intervention for this family?
a. Arrange to have the infant removed from the home.
b. Inform other members of the family of the situation.
c. Increase the number of visits by the visiting nurse.
d. Notify the care provider and recommend respite care for
the mother.
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