The nurse is teaching the parents of a child who is receiving propylthiouracil for the treatment of hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease).Which statement made by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
A) "I would expect my child to gain weight while taking this medication."
B) "I would expect my child to experience episodes of ear pain while taking this medication."
C) "If my child develops a sore throat and fever, I should contact the physician immediately."
D) "If my child develops the stomach flu, my child will need to be hospitalized."

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Children being treated with propylthiouracil must be carefully monitored for the side effects of the drug.Parents must be alerted that sore throat and fever accompany the grave complication of leukopenia.These symptoms should be immediately reported.Weight gain,episodes of ear pain,and stomach flu are not usually associated with leukopenia.

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