Which is an appropriate statement for the nurse to include in the discharge instructions to the parents of a child who is recovering from cardiac surgery?
A) "The child will have a fever for several weeks following the surgery."
B) "The child will be restricted from most play activities."
C) "The child will not receive routine immunizations."
D) "The child will receive prophylactic antibiotics prior to any dental procedures."

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The child who has undergone cardiac surgery is at risk for developing infective endocarditis. As a result, prophylactic antibiotics are indicated before dental procedures to reduce the risk of infection. Options A, B, and C are incorrect statements and do not apply to a child who has undergone cardiac surgery.

Which Is an Appropriate Statement for the Nurse to Include