An infant who is diagnosed with a mild heart defect will not have surgical correction for at least 2 years.Which information should the nurse include in the discharge teaching regarding management in the home environment?
A) "Your child is not at risk for congestive heart failure."
B) "It is important for your child to maintain normal activity."
C) "It is important to avoid antipyretics for the treatment of fever."
D) "Your child will have a low-grade fever until the defect is repaired."
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