The nurse is providing instructions to the mother of a child with herpetic gingivostomatitis. Which of the following responses, if stated by the mother after teaching, would indicate that further instruction is required?

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The correct response indicating a need for further instruction is D, "I will not give my child anything to eat for 2 days to allow the lesions to heal and crust over." This statement is incorrect because it is important to maintain nutrition and hydration in a child with herpetic gingivostomatitis. Offering soft, bland foods, encouraging fluid intake, and providing frozen ice pops can help manage symptoms and ensure the child remains hydrated and receives adequate nutrition. Withholding food entirely could lead to dehydration and malnutrition.

The Nurse Is Providing Instructions to the Mother of a Child