A child is being discharged from the hospital following heart surgery. Prior to discharge, the nurse reviews the discharge instructions with the mother. Which of the following statements if made by the mother indicates a need for further education?
1. "Quiet activities are allowed."
2. "The child should play inside for now."
3. "Visitors are not allowed for at least 1 month."
4. "The regular schedule regarding naps should be resumed."
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Rationale: Visitors without signs of any infection are allowed to visit the child. The mother should be instructed, however, that the child needs to avoid large crowds of people for 1 week following discharge. "Quiet activities are allowed." "The child should play inside for now." and "The regular schedule regarding naps should be resumed." are accurate instructions regarding activity following heart surgery.
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