A home health nurse is evaluating a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis. The nurse should initiate a request for a high-frequency chest compression vest in response to which of the following parent statements?

A. Incorrect. The nurse should educate the parent on the importance of nebulizer treatments to deliver medications that thin and loosen mucus in the airways. B. Incorrect. The nurse should advise the parent to contact the provider if the child has a fever, which could indicate an infection or inflammation in the lungs. C. Correct. The nurse should initiate a request for a high-frequency chest compression vest, which is a device that vibrates the chest wall and helps mobilize mucus from the lungs. D. Incorrect. The nurse should encourage the parent to support the child's participation in team sports, which can improve lung function and social skills.