A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis about home care following discharge. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Explanation & Rationale
A. "Your child might need to have their tonsils and adenoids removed." Removal of tonsils and adenoids is not typically related to cystic fibrosis management. This statement is not accurate in the context of cystic fibrosis home care.B. "Your child will take isoniazid for 9 months." Isoniazid is used for the treatment or prevention of tuberculosis, not cystic fibrosis. This statement is not relevant to cystic fibrosis.C. "Your child will have chest x-rays periodically to monitor for disease reactivation." Periodic chest x-rays are more commonly used to monitor lung infections and complications in cystic fibrosis patients, not specifically for disease reactivation.D. "Your child should take pancreatic enzymes with meals and snacks." Children with cystic fibrosis often have pancreatic insufficiency, requiring pancreatic enzyme supplements with meals and snacks to aid digestion and nutrient absorption.