[Expert Solution]: A child hospitalized with pertussis is in…

Question 21 A child hospitalized with pertussis is in the convalescent stage, and the nurse is preparing the child for discharge. The nurse provides instructions to the parents for home care. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further instruction? “It is important that my child drinks plenty of fluids.” “We need to try to maintain a quiet environment to prevent episodes of coughing spells.” “We need to teach the other members of the family how to perform good handwashing techniques to prevent the spread of infection.” “I need to make sure that my child is isolated from the other children for at least 2 weeks to prevent the spread of the virus to the other children.” SUBMIT ALL