A child has been diagnosed with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS)infection of the throat.The nurse should teach the parents to:

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Completing the entire course of antibiotics is essential to treating the GABHS infection and preventing complications. Keeping the child NPO or restricting normal activities is not necessary unless advised by the healthcare provider. Gargling with salt water is a non-specific treatment that may provide some relief of symptoms but is not necessary for the treatment of GABHS infection.

A Child Has Been Diagnosed with Group a Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus