An infant is diagnosed with intussusception and scheduled for surgery. The nurse would expect to carry out which of the following interventions to prepare the child for surgery:
a. Administer preoperative medication to relax the infant
b. Ensure the identify of the child by asking the parents
c. Allow the parents to carry the child to the operating room
d. Provide a stimulating environment to keep the infant distracted
A
The nurse will administer a pre-op medication to relax the infant. The identification band is used to identify the child and should be secure. The child should be transported safely, usually by stretcher. Activity should be kept to a minimum to allow the infant to benefit fully from the preoperative medication.
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