A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a preschooler who has atopic dermatitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A. Maintain a saline-lock:

While maintaining a saline lock is important for ensuring vascular access in case of emergency, it is not the priority action in caring for a child with acute glomerulonephritis. Monitoring fluid balance and electrolyte levels may be necessary, but the immediate priority is to educate the parents about potential complications.

B. Check the child's weight daily:

Monitoring daily weight is crucial in acute glomerulonephritis, as it helps assess fluid balance and detect early signs of fluid retention or worsening kidney function, which are key concerns in this condition. This makes it a priority action.

C. Place the child on a no-salt-added diet:

Dietary modifications, including reducing salt intake, may be recommended for managing acute glomerulonephritis. However, it is not the priority action at this stage.

D. Educate the parents about potential complications:

Parental education is important for long-term management and understanding of the condition, but it is not the most immediate priority in the acute phase of the illness.

A. "You will need to take the entire prescription of antibiotics even if your symptoms improve."

Atopic dermatitis is not typically treated with antibiotics, as it is not caused by a bacterial infection. Therefore, this statement is not relevant and would not be included in the teaching.

B. "The doctor will remove the lesions with liquid nitrogen."

Liquid nitrogen is not typically used to remove lesions associated with atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis lesions are usually managed with topical treatments and other measures to reduce inflammation and itching. Therefore, this statement is not accurate and would not be included in the teaching.

C. "The doctor might recommend an antihistamine to help control your symptoms."

Antihistamines may be prescribed to help relieve itching associated with atopic dermatitis. Itching is a common symptom of atopic dermatitis, and antihistamines can help reduce this symptom. Therefore, this statement is relevant and would be included in the teaching.

D. "You can relieve your child's discomfort by applying warm compresses to the lesions."

Warm compresses can exacerbate itching associated with atopic dermatitis by increasing blood flow.