The nurse teaches new parents about caring for their child during a cold. Which of the following statements about treatment for the common cold is correct?
a. A common cold is easily cured
b. A cold should be treated early
c. Food should be forced if appetite is poor
d. Symptoms of a cold are similar for babies and adults
B
There is no cure for the common cold. If a cold is suspected, treatment should begin early. Food should not be forced. Appetite will improve when the symptoms do. Symptoms of a cold are different in babies than adults.
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