The nurse is planning discharge instructions for the mother of a child following orchiopexy, which was performed on an outpatient basis. Which of the following is a priority in the plan of care?
1. Wound care
2. Pain control measures
3. Measurement of intake
4. Cold and heat applications
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Rationale: The most common complications associated with orchiopexy are bleeding and infec-tion. Discharge instruction should include demonstration of proper wound cleansing and dressing and teaching parents to identify signs of infection, such as redness, warmth, swelling, or dis-charge. Testicles will be held in a position to prevent movement, and great care should be taken to prevent contamination of the suture line. Analgesics may be prescribed but are not the priority, considering the options presented. "Measurement of intake" is not necessary. "Cold and heat ap-plications" is not a prescribed treatment measure.
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