A Nurse Is Caring for a Child Who Is Hospitalized

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a child who is hospitalized for an exacerbation of asthma. The nurse is preparing discharge teaching, as the client will be going home on nebulizer treatments and an inhaler. The client and her family members, who are recent immigrants to the United States, speak little English. In addition to enlisting an interpreter to help with the language barrier, what should be a priority for the nurse in developing a teaching plan?

A) Provide written instructions before discharge.
B) Make sure the parents can set up the treatments for their child.
C) Make sure the child comes back for the follow-up appointment.
D) Address any healing beliefs the family has.