The nurse instructs the parents of a child with Guillain-Barré syndrome on care that will be needed once the child is discharged home. Which statement made by the parents indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "We need to be sure to change our child's body position at least twice a day.".
B) "Our child might experience weakness even after recovering from the illness.".
C) "It will take about 10 days for our child to be back normal and return to school.".
D) "This disease affects the heart and lungs, so our child will have limited ability going forward.".
B
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Most children recover completely, without any residual effects of the syndrome; although, some may continue to have minor problems such as residual weakness. To prevent muscle contractures and effects of immobility, turning and repositioning every 2 hours is important in addition to passive range-of-motion exercises about every 4 hours. It will take longer than 10 days for the child to recover and return to school. This disease does not directly affect the heart and lungs. There should be minimal residual disability going forward.
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