Question

The nurse is preparing a child for discharge following a sickle cell crisis. The mother makes the following statements to the nurse. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?a) "She loves popsicles, so I'll let her have them as a snack or for dessert."b) "I put her legs up on pillows when her knees start to hurt."c) "She has been down, but playing in soccer camp will cheer her up."d) "I bought the medication to give to her when she complains of pain."

Answer 1

c) "She has been down, but playing in soccer camp will cheer her up."

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse is preparing a child for discharge following a sickle cell crisis. The mother makes the following statements to the nurse. Therefore, the statement given by the mother indicates a need for further teaching is, "She has been down, but playing in soccer camp will cheer her up."