Which Statement by the Mother of an Adolescent Being Discharged

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the mother of an adolescent being discharged after spinal fusion for severe scoliosis indicates the need for further teaching?

• A) "I am glad we chose surgery. Now it is all over and done."
• B) "I'll see you in a month; we'll be back fairly regularly."
• C) "I have to pick up some more T-shirts on the way home."
• D) "Those exercises the physical therapist showed us were not too hard."

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