The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a 3-year-old going home after minor surgery. What information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Actions and side effects of prescribed medication
B.
Activity that is expected and encouraged
C.
How to take the child's rectal temperature
D.
Signs and symptoms of infection
E.
When the child can eat and drink again
ANS: A, B, D, E
Discharge teaching after minor surgery involves many items, including actions and side effects of prescribed medications; activity that is allowed, expected, and should be encouraged; signs and symptoms of infection; and when the child can eat and drink again. Usually, temperature on children is taken via the axillary route.
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