Pediatric nursing · practice question
An 8-year-old child in the pediatric unit is being evaluated for pediatric injury prevention. Assessment data include pulling at ears and crying with tugging on the right ear. 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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