Which parental statement indicates understanding of the process involved with a kidney transplant for a child with renal failure?
1. "We are happy our child will not have to take any more medicine after the transplant."
2. "We understand our child will not be at risk anymore for catching colds from other children at school."
3. "We will be glad we will not have to bring our child in to see the doctor again."
4. "We know it is important to see that our child takes prescribed medications after the transplant."
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Explanation:
1. Medications and general health promotion will be necessary.
2. The child will be on immunosuppressing drugs and will be at increased risk for colds and other illnesses.
3. Follow-up appointments will be necessary, as well as medications and general health promotion.
4. It is important that the nurse emphasizes compliance with treatments that will need to be followed after the transplant.
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