Maternal and Child Care: A 7-month-old is scheduled for surgical correction of strabismus. The child’s mother says to the nurse, “I’m glad my child will never have to wear that patch again.” Which of these responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?

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A 7-month-old is scheduled for surgical correction of strabismus. The child’s mother says to the nurse, “I’m glad my child will never have to wear that patch again.” Which of these responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

“Your child will need to wear the patch for a few days to keep him/her from rubbing or putting pressure on the eye.”

Maternal and Child Care

A 7-month-old is scheduled for surgical correction of strabismus. The child’s mother says to the nurse, “I’m glad my child will never have to wear that patch again.” Which of these responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?

“Your child will need to wear the patch for a few days to keep him/her from rubbing or putting pressure on the eye.”

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