Teaching the parents of a school-aged child who has a new diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the tibia. The

nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the parents indicates an

understanding of the teaching?

my child will have a cast until healing is complete.

My child will receive antibiotics forseveral weeks.

My child can return to playing sports once he is discharged.

My child needs to be in contact isolation.

Answer: b

The nurse should instruct the parent that the chil...