A child has had a heart transplant. The nurse recognizes that postoperative teaching has been successful when the parents state that the child is on cyclosporin A to:
1. Reduce serum cholesterol level.
2. Prevent rejection.
3. Treat hypertension.
4. Treat infections.
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Rationale:
1. Lovastatin is given to reduce serum cholesterol level.
2. Cyclosporin A is given to prevent rejection.
3. Calcium channel blockers may be used to treat hypertension.
4. An antibiotic may be given to treat an infection.
Evaluation
Physiological Care
Analysis
Learning Outcome 26.5 Develop a nursing care plan for the child undergoing open heart surgery.
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