The nurse provides discharge instructions to the parents of a child recovering from surgery to repair a congenital heart defect. What statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

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A)Since the child is at risk for infective endocarditis, prophylactic antibiotics are indicated for invasive procedures. The child should be encouraged to gradually return to normal activities, including play. The child's activity should not be restricted for 6 months to 2 years. The child should not restrict fluids.
B)Since the child is at risk for infective endocarditis, prophylactic antibiotics are indicated for invasive procedures. The child should be encouraged to gradually return to normal activities, including play. The child's activity should not be restricted for 6 months to 2 years. The child should not restrict fluids.
C)Since the child is at risk for infective endocarditis, prophylactic antibiotics are indicated for invasive procedures. The child should be encouraged to gradually return to normal activities, including play. The child's activity should not be restricted for 6 months to 2 years. The child should not restrict fluids.
D)Since the child is at risk for infective endocarditis, prophylactic antibiotics are indicated for invasive procedures. The child should be encouraged to gradually return to normal activities, including play. The child's activity should not be restricted for 6 months to 2 years. The child should not restrict fluids.

The Nurse Provides Discharge Instructions to the Parents of a Child