A baby will be having surgery to correct a congenital heart defect. On which of the following topics should the parents be instructed regarding the care of the child before surgery?
1. Implementing no particular precautions
2. Restricting fluids
3. Preventing exposure to infection
4. Restricting immunizations until after the surgery
3. Preventing exposure to infection
Rationale:
Preoperative care of a baby having surgery to correct a congenital heart defect should include prevention from infection with good handwashing. There are precautions that the parents should take to ensure the child is in optimal health prior to the surgery. Fluids are not to be restricted but encouraged. Immunizations should be continued.
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