A child with corrosive esophagitis following ingestion of a corrosive liquid is treated with esophageal dilation. The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse that the parent needs more teaching?
A) "More dilations may be needed as my child grows."
B) "No further dilations will be needed."
C) "My child should be evaluated if he develops swallowing problems."
D) "I need to childproof my house."

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The Answer of A child with corrosive esophagitis following ingestion of a corrosive liquid is treated with esophageal dilation. The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse that the parent needs more teaching?
A) "More dilations may be needed as my child grows."
B) "No further dilations will be needed."
C) "My child should be evaluated if he develops swallowing problems."
D) "I need to childproof my house."

A Child with Corrosive Esophagitis Following Ingestion of a Corrosive