A child has been diagnosed with toxic synovitis. The mother asks the nurse about the signs and symptoms she should be aware of because she does not want any of her other children to have the same diagnosis
The nurse discusses the disease process with the mother. She knows that the mother understands the teaching when she states: 1. "My other children are at high risk for the next 7 to 14 days.".
2. "My other children are not at risk because this is usually caused by an allergy or minor trauma.".
3. "My other children are not at risk because they are older than 10.".
4. "This disease is very rare, and my other children are healthy, so there is little risk for them.".
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1. This is not a contagious disease, so the other children are not at risk.
2. The disease process usually occurs because of an allergy or trauma, so her other children will not be affected.
3. Age is not a risk factor for the disease.
4. This is not a contagious disease, so the other children are not at risk.
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