Which statement by the mother of an adolescent being discharged after spinal fusion for severe scoliosis indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "I am glad we chose surgery. Now it is all over and done."
B) "I'll see you in a month; we'll be back fairly regularly."
C) "I have to pick up some more T-shirts on the way home."
D) "Those exercises the physical therapist showed us were not too hard."

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Spinal fusion requires long-term follow-up to assess the stability of the spinal correction.The other statements show good understanding of discharge instructions.

Which Statement by the Mother of an Adolescent Being Discharged