What is the primary nursing intervention for preventing bacterial endocarditis?
A) Institute measures to prevent dental procedures.
B) Counsel parents of high-risk children about prophylactic antibiotics.
C) Observe children for complications such as embolism and heart failure.
D) Encourage restricted mobility in susceptible children.

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The nurse must counsel the parents of high-risk children about both the need for prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures and the necessity of maintaining excellent oral health.The child's dentist should be aware of the child's cardiac condition.Dental procedures should continue to be done to maintain a high level of oral health.Observing for complications and encouraging restricted mobility in susceptible children should be done,but maintaining good oral health and prophylactic antibiotics is the most important.

What Is the Primary Nursing Intervention for Preventing Bacterial Endocarditis