A student has been diagnosed with a pulmonary condition that necessita

A student has been diagnosed with a pulmonary condition that necessitates the use of continuous oxygen. The student’s family has limited means and expresses concerns about being able to pay for the use of the oxygen. An important action the nurse can take

1. Listen to the parents and express concern.
2. Educate the teachers about positioning the student for the most effective oxygen consumption.
3. Educate the school staff about the student’s condition.
4. Refer the parents to the American Lung Association for possible financial help.

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Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Referring the parents for financial aid for this condition helps to prevent complications and promote adjustment of the student and family to this condition, which is an area of emphasis in tertiary prevention. Listening to the parents and expressing concern is an important nursing intervention, but will not actively help the parents at this point. Educating the teachers about positioning and the school staff about the condition will help them understand and assist the student, but is not related to relieving parental fears about the costs associated with this condition.