Postoperative nursing care of the infant following surgical repair of a cleft lip would include:
a. Feeding the infant with a spoon to avoid sucking
b. Positioning the infant on the abdomen to facilitate drainage
c. Applying elbow restraints to protect the surgical area
d. Providing minimal stimulation to prevent injury to the incision
ANS: C
Elbow restraints are used postoperatively to prevent the infant from damaging the operative area.
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