The nurse is teaching the parents of a 6-year-old who has sustained a large laceration about providing care to the wound at home. The nurse determines that the parents need additional teaching when they state which of the following?
a) "If we notice some yellowish drainage, we need to call the doctor."
b) "We need to keep the wound tightly bandaged for at least 3 days."
c) "If our son starts telling us that the pain is increasing, we need to have it checked out."
d) "We should call the doctor if the wound becomes red and hot looking."
Answer: B
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