The nurse has been instructing the parents of a child with cerebral palsy about the treatment for the spasticity their child is experiencing. Which statements by the parents indicate that the nurse should plan additional teaching sessions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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A) While surgery may be an option in severe cases, it is not always necessary for treating spasticity in cerebral palsy.
B) This statement is incorrect as medication alone is not always sufficient for controlling spasticity in cerebral palsy.
C) This is incorrect as physical therapy should focus on relaxing and stretching the muscles rather than flexing them.
D) This statement may be correct, as repeating exercises several times with each muscle group can help improve muscle flexibility and reduce spasticity, but it is not indicative of a need for additional teaching sessions. 
E) This statement is incorrect as physical therapy should be done consistently to see improvement, skipping sessions can hinder progress. Therefore, additional teaching sessions may be needed to emphasize the importance of consistent physical therapy.

The Nurse Has Been Instructing the Parents of a Child