A distressed couple comes into the community healthcare clinic. Their 5 year-old daughter has been experiencing speech disturbances and has been making grimacing faces and irregular body movements. The child was discharged home two months ago from the hospital following an acute episode of rheumatic fever. Which of the following responses is the best for the nurse to make to the distressed parents?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A distressed couple comes into the community healthcare clinic. Their 5 year-old daughter has been experiencing speech disturbances and has been making grimacing faces and irregular body movements. The child was discharged home two months ago from the hospital following an acute episode of rheumatic fever. Which of the following responses is the  best  for the nurse to make to the distressed parents? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"The symptoms your child is experiencing are likely transitory, and will eventually disappear."

Answer

"You should take your child to the emergency room, as these symptoms could indicate a recurrence of rheumatic fever."

Answer

"Your child will be able to sense that you are distressed and this could cause family tension."

Answer

"Have you been complying with the medication schedule as prescribed?"

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