The nurse is providing home care instructions to the parents of an infant being discharged after repair of a bilateral cleft lip. Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply
a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) should not be given to your infant.
b. Feed your infant in an upright position.
c. Place your infant prone for a period of time each day.
d. Burp your child frequently during feedings.
e. Apply antibiotic ointment to the lip as prescribed.
B, D, E
Feedback
Correct After cleft lip surgery the parents are taught to feed the infant in an upright
position to decrease the chance of choking. The parents are taught to burp
the infant frequently during feedings because excess air is often
swallowed. Parents are taught to cleanse the suture line area with a cotton
swab using a rolling motion and apply antibiotic ointment with the same
technique.
Incorrect Tylenol is used for pain and the child should never be placed prone as this
position can you damage the suture line.
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