The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old diagnosed with pinworms. The nurse teaches the child's caregiver about proper treatment and prevention of future infections. Which caregiver statement indicates a need for further teaching?
A) I always have to remind him to wash his hands before eating.
B) We just bought a washer and dryer, and the hot water works well.
C) Thank goodness my other children and I are not sick too.
D) He hates having his nails trimmed but I will insist they are kept short.
Question 2
The caregivers of a child newly diagnosed with diabetes express concern that they won't remember the different signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. What should the nurse do?
A) Instruct them to treat the reaction as if it's hypoglycemia, which is more likely
B) Repeat the signs and symptoms over and over until they seem to understand
C) Suggest that the child wear an insulin pump for continuous insulin administration
D) Give the caregivers educational pamphlets and videos about diabetes
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