Pediatric nursing · practice question
A 2-year-old toddler in the emergency department is being evaluated for postoperative pain in a school-age child. Assessment data include capillary refill 4 seconds with dry mucous membranes and sunken fontanelle. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. "I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."
Why
Effective teaching includes when to seek help for worsening symptoms. Stopping medications or delaying reports are unsafe.
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