J.H. is being discharged after 3 weeks of IV antibiotic therapy. What educational topics will
be important to discuss with J.H.'s parents when he is discharged?
What will be an ideal response?
• S/S of infection and dehydration: fever (how to take a temperature), poor feeding, increased
sleeping, irritability
• What to do if S/S occur (administering acetaminophen, giving fluids, when to call the physician)
• Safety (car seat, sleeping on his back, water safety, temperature, not leaving him alone, heights)
• Nutrition
• Immunizations
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A) True B) False