A 4-month-old infant is discharged home after surgery for the repair of a cleft lip. What should instructions to the parents include?
a. Provide crib toys for distraction.
b. Breast- or bottle-feeding can begin immediately.
c. Give pain medication to the infant to minimize crying.
d. Leave the infant in the crib at all times to prevent suture strain.
ANS: C
Pain medication and comfort measures are used to minimize infant crying. Interventions are implemented to minimize stress on the suture line. Although crib toys are important, the child should not be left in the crib for prolonged periods. Feeding begins with alternative feeding devices. Sucking puts stress on the suture line in the immediate postoperative period. The infant should not be left in the crib but should be removed for appropriate holding and stimulation.
You might also like to view...
Which portion of the eye makes it possible for a person to see in a darkened environment?
a. Macula b. Rods c. Cones d. Optic nerve
Which comment by the nurse would best support relationship building with a victim of partner abuse?
a. "You are feeling violated, because you thought you could trust your partner." b. "I'm here for you. I want you to tell me about the bad things that happened to you." c. "I was very worried about you. I knew you were living in a potentially violent situation." d. "Abusers often target people who are passive. I will refer you to an assertiveness class."
The competent critical care nurse demonstrates an understanding of patient advocacy by taking which actions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Maintaining attendance at the bedside with the patient during a physician visit 2. Assisting and supporting the patient and family as they reveal their needs 3. Alerting the physician to concerns about client placement after hospitalization 4. Encouraging and supporting a patient's spouse in preparing for a family meeting 5. Seeing the big picture when planning patient care
During a partial seizure:
a. A body part may jerk b. The person loses consciousness c. All muscles contract at once d. Incontinence occurs