A child with corrosive esophagitis following ingestion of a corrosive liquid is treated with esophageal dilation. The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse that the parent needs more teaching?
A) "More dilations may be needed as my child grows."
B) "No further dilations will be needed."
C) "My child should be evaluated if he develops swallowing problems."
D) "I need to childproof my house."
A) "More dilations may be needed as my child grows."
Explanation: A) Repeated esophageal dilations may be needed to treat esophageal stenosis caused by scarring.
B) Repeated esophageal dilations may be needed to treat esophageal stenosis caused by scarring.
C) The parent should monitor the child for dysphagia, an indication of esophageal stenosis.
D) Childproofing a house with young children is an important safety measure to prevent accidental poisoning and other injuries, such as corrosive esophagitis.
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