Assessment of a Patient Nursing Practice Question
The mother of the child with a diagnosis of hepatitis B calls the health care clinic to report that the jaundice seems to be worsening. Which response should the nurse make to the mother?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The parents should be instructed that jaundice may appear to get worse before it resolves. The parents of a child with hepatitis should also be taught the danger signs that could indicate a worsening of the child's condition, specifically changes in neurological status, bleeding, and fluid retention. Based on this information, the statements in the remaining options are incorrect.