The nurse is conducting discharge teaching about signs and symptoms of heart failure to parents of an infant with a repaired tetralogy of Fallot. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

The correct answer is choice A.

Choice A rationale:

Drawing is the most appropriate activity for developing fine motor skills in school-age children. Drawing involves precise hand movements, control of a writing instrument, and attention to detail. These skills contribute to fine motor skill development and hand-eye coordination.

Choice B rationale:

Singing is not directly related to fine motor skill development. While it can promote cognitive and social development, it does not require the same level of fine motor control as activities like drawing or writing.

Choice C rationale:

Swimming is a gross motor activity that focuses more on large muscle groups and overall coordination. It does not specifically target the refinement of fine motor skills.

Choice D rationale:

Soccer is also a gross motor activity that involves running, kicking, and coordination with teammates. While it promotes physical fitness and coordination, it does not emphasize the fine motor control required for activities like drawing.

The correct answer is choice C. Crohn's disease.

Choice A rationale:

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the colon and rectum, causing continuous areas of inflammation and ulcers. It does not involve any part of the GI tract from mouth to anus as stated in the question.

Choice B rationale:

Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital condition where a small pouch forms in the lower part of the small intestine. It is not characterized by a chronic inflammatory process involving various parts of the GI tract.

Choice C rationale:

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. It commonly causes inflammation, ulceration, and narrowing of the affected segments of the intestines. This inflammation can lead to a range of symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. The question accurately describes Crohn's disease.

Choice D rationale:

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort and changes in bowel habits. It is not associated with chronic inflammatory processes or ulceration as seen in Crohn's disease.