The primary nursing intervention to prevent bacterial endocarditis is
a. Institute measures to prevent dental procedures.
b. Counsel parents of high-risk children about prophylactic antibiotics.
c. Observe children for complications, such as embolism and heart failure.
d. Encourage restricted mobility in susceptible children.
B
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A Dental procedures should be done to maintain a high level of oral health.
Prophylactic antibiotics are necessary.
B The objective of nursing care is to counsel the parents of high risk children about
both the need for prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures and the necessity
of maintaining excellent oral health. The child's dentist should be aware of the
child's cardiac condition.
C Observing children for complications should be done, but maintaining good oral
health and prophylactic antibiotics is important.
D Encouraging restricted mobility should be done, but maintaining good oral health
and prophylactic antibiotics is important.
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