You are about to discharge an infant with a heart defect. What information, related to the infant's condition, should you teach the parents? (Select all that apply.)
a. Medication administration
b. Their infant's heart defect
c. How to check glucose levels daily
d. How to change the infant's diaper
e. Including cereal in the formula bottle
f. How to observe for signs and symptoms
A, B, F
Before discharge, the parents should be taught about their infant's heart defect, medication administration, and how to observe for signs and symptoms. In addition, home-based care should be instituted. It is helpful if the parents understand the prognosis.
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