A child is scheduled for a kidney transplant. The nurse completes the preoperative teaching to prepare the child and parents for the surgery and postoperative considerations
Which statement by the parents indicates understanding of the teaching session?
1. "We know it's important to see that our child takes prescribed medications after the transplant."
2. "We'll be glad we won't have to bring our child in to see the doctor again."
3. "We're happy our child won't have to take any more medicine after the transplant."
4. "We understand our child won't be at risk anymore for catching colds from other children at school."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: It is important that the nurse emphasize compliance with treatments that will need to be followed after the transplant. Follow-up appointments will be necessary, as well as medications and general health promotion.
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