The nurse has been teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta about the use of bisphosphonates for this condition. what statement by a parent indicates a need for further education?

"This medication will cure my child of this disorder."

Explanation:

Bisphosphonates are used in the palliative, not curative, treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta. The medication increases bone mineral density, therefore reducing the risk of the child developing fractures. The medication does not actually prevent fractures from happening.

answer: hang out with someone else or occupy your mind with something else. : )