Question

The nurse is caring for a child with thalassemia and is providing instruction on how to administer chelation therapy at home with a battery-operated pump. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

A) I can have the nurse administer the chelation therapy if I'm uncomfortable with it.
B) I must carefully adhere to the chelation regimen.
C) The deferoxamine binds to the iron and allows it to be removed from the body.
D) The medication can be administered while my child is sleeping.

Answer 1

The mother needs further teaching if she is uncomfortable administering the chelation therapy herself

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct response from the mother that indicates a need for further teaching is option A) "I can have the nurse administer the chelation therapy if I'm uncomfortable with it."

This response suggests that the mother is not confident or comfortable administering the therapy. This is a crucial aspect of home care for a child with thalassemia and the mother should be properly educated and trained in how to administer the therapy.

Options B, C, and D all demonstrate an understanding of the importance and process of chelation therapy.