This is a 3-year-old with a history of ventricular septal defect. He was born vaginally at 35 weeks and was in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 3 weeks due to poor feeding. He lives with his parents and an older sibling, who has no medical conditions. The client is here for a follow-up visit. After the physician orders the echocardiogram, the nurse provides education to the parents on the procedure. For each statement, click to indicate whether the statement by the parents indicate understanding or no understanding. Each row must have only one response option selected.
Explanation & Rationale
Based on the provided information, it seems that the parents have an understanding of the echocardiogram procedure. Here's the assessment for each statement: Statement: The echocardiogram is an invasive procedure. (No understanding) - This statement is incorrect. An echocardiogram is a non-invasive procedure. I can show my child a movie or read him a book during the procedure. (Understanding) - This statement indicates an understanding that the child can be comforted or distracted during the procedure. Echocardiography uses soundwaves to produce images. (Understanding) - This statement reflects an understanding of the basic principle of how echocardiography works. The echocardiogram will produce an image of the structure of the heart. (Understanding) - This statement shows an understanding of the purpose of the echocardiogram, which is to visualize the structure of the heart.