A nurse knows that the mother understands the discharge instructions for an 8 month old that had a cardiac catheterization for an ASD when the mother states:
1. "We will need to schedule weekly visits to make sure the heart is functioning properly.".
2. "The surgical site will require us to keep our child in isolation at home.".
3. "We will need to monitor the insertion site for drainage and temperature changes.".
4. "My child will not have any more issues with arrhythmias.".
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1. The visits will need to be prescribed by the doctor. Visits usually take place three months to one year after the procedure area heals.
2. The child will have a short recovery time and does not need to be in isolation.
3. The insertion site must be monitored for signs and symptoms of infection and bleeding.
4. The child may have arrhythmias his/her entire life.
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