A home care nurse is providing instructions to the mother of a 3-year-old with hemophilia regarding care of the child. Which statements by the mother indicate a need for further instructions?
A. "I will be so glad when my baby outgrows all of this bleeding."
B. "I need to cancel all of the dental appointments that I've made for him."
C. "If he gets a cut, I should hold pressure on it until the bleeding stops."
D. "I should check the house for any household items that could fall over easily."
E. "I should move furniture with sharp corners out of the way and pad the corners of the furniture."
Ans:
A. "I will be so glad when my baby outgrows all of this bleeding."
B. "I need to cancel all of the dental appointments that I've made for him."
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