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

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The objective of nursing care is to counsel the parents of high-risk children about the need for both prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures and maintaining excellent oral health.The child's dentist should be aware of the child's cardiac condition.Dental procedures should be done to maintain a high level of oral health.Restricted mobility in susceptible children is not indicated.Parents are taught to observe for unexplained fever,weight loss,or change in behavior.

What Primary Nursing Intervention Should Be Implemented to Prevent Bacterial