An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assisting with the care of a client with a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC). Which guidance should the practical nurse (PN) provide to the UAP?

A. A warning about potential charges for child neglect
This is not appropriate in a pre-discharge education context. The focus should be on providing support and education to prevent future incidents and to help the parents understand the importance of supervision and safety.
B. Information about pool safety
Providing information about pool safety is essential to prevent future drowning incidents. Parents should be educated on supervision, barriers, and emergency response measures like CPR. This helps ensure the child's safety and reduces the risk of similar accidents.
C. Instructions on how to access long-term home care
Long-term home care instructions are unnecessary unless the child has specific ongoing medical needs resulting from the submersion. Since the child is showing only minor signs of impact, this education is not relevant.
D. When to follow up with the child's pediatrician
Clear instructions on when to follow up with the pediatrician ensure ongoing monitoring for any delayed effects of the submersion injury. This follow-up helps address any emerging health concerns and reassures the parents about their child's recovery.
E. Assessment of the parent's coping skills
Assessing the parents' coping skills is important to understand their emotional and psychological state post-incident. This can help identify any need for further support or counseling, ensuring the family is equipped to handle the situation.
F. Contact information for community resources
Providing contact information for community resources offers additional support to the parents, such as access to counseling, parenting classes, or safety courses. This reinforces the safety education provided and ensures the parents have resources to turn to if needed

A. The post-voided residual volume assessment is not part of a bladder retraining program but is a diagnostic tool used to assess bladder function after catheter removal. This explanation misrepresents the purpose of the procedure.
B. The post-voided residual volume assessment measures how much urine remains in the bladder after the client has voided. This measurement helps determine if the bladder is emptying properly and whether there is a need for catheter re-insertion.
C. Post-voided residual volume assessment does not stimulate the bladder to empty more completely; instead, it measures the amount of urine left in the bladder. The procedure is diagnostic rather than therapeutic.
D. The post-voided residual volume assessment is a diagnostic procedure, not an exercise in conditioning. This explanation does not accurately describe the clinical purpose of the assessment.