The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old boy with idiopathic thrombocytopenia. The nurse is providing discharge instructions about home care and safety recommendations to the boy and his parents
Which of the following responses indicates a need for further teaching? A) "We should avoid aspirin and NSAIDs."
B) "He can resume football practice in 2 weeks."
C) "Swimming would be a great activity."
D) "Our son cannot take any antihistamines."
B
Response:
The nurse must emphasize to the parents that they need to prevent trauma by avoiding activities that may cause injury. Contact sports like football are not recommended. The other statements are correct.
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