A 12-Year-Old Child Has Been Diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome

question 9

Multiple Choice

A 12-year-old child has been diagnosed with long QT syndrome.Which teaching by the nurse is most important?

• A) No driving until rhythm disturbances are controlled for 6 months.
• B) Parents and siblings of the child need to be tested for the disorder.
• C) The child cannot participate in any contact sports for a year.
• D) Watch the child for symptoms of heart failure or infection.

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