A Parent of a 7-Year-Old Girl with a Repaired Ventricular

question 28

Multiple Choice

A parent of a 7-year-old girl with a repaired ventricular septal defect (VSD) calls the cardiology clinic and reports that the child is just not herself.Her appetite is decreased,she has had intermittent fevers around 38° C (100.4° F) ,and now her muscles and joints ache.Based on this information,how should the nurse advise the mother?

• A) Immediately bring the child to the clinic for evaluation.
• B) Come to the clinic next week on a scheduled appointment.
• C) Treat the signs and symptoms with acetaminophen and fluids because it is most likely a viral illness.
• D) Recognize that the child is trying to manipulate the parent by complaining of vague symptoms.

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