A child with a brain tumor is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)after brain surgery to remove the tumor. Which postoperative order would the nurse question?
1. Antibiotics
2. Sodium levels every 24 hours
3. Anticonvulsants
4. Hourly intake and output
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and hourly intake and output are appropriate orders. Serum sodium levels should be done every 4–6 hours, not every 24 hours.
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