An Infant Has Been Diagnosed with a Mild Cyanotic Heart

question 11

Multiple Choice

An infant has been diagnosed with a mild cyanotic heart defect.Surgery to correct the defect will not be performed for at least 2 years.Which of the following would be included in discharge teaching for this child? The child should:

• A)Maintain normal activity.
• B)Be placed on bedrest.
• C)Not be given antipyretics.
• D)Have a low-grade fever until the defect is repaired.

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