The nurse who is providing discharge teaching will advise parents that children usually can return to school within approximately 2 weeks, but the child should be excused from physical education classes for how many weeks?
a. 3 c. 5
b. 4 d. 6
D
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A Incorrect. The child should be excused from physical education classes during the 6 weeks following surgery.
B Incorrect. The child should be excused from physical education classes during the 6 weeks following surgery.
C Incorrect. The child should be excused from physical education classes during the 6 weeks following surgery.
D Correct. The child should be excused from physical education classes during the 6 weeks following surgery. Rough play and strenuous activities are avoided until 6 weeks following discharge.
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