ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
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A toddler who is 24 hr postoperative following a cleft palate repair
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A nurse is caring for a toddler who is 24 hr postoperative following a cleft palate repair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Implement a soft diet. This is appropriate postoperative care for a toddler following a cleft palate repair surgery to ensure that the child can consume food easily without causing trauma to the surgical site. Administering opioids (choice
A) may be necessary for pain management but is not the priority in this situation. Applying bilateral wrist restraints (choice
B) is unnecessary and could cause unnecessary discomfort and distress to the toddler. Offering fluids through a straw (choice
D) is contraindicated as the suction force may disrupt the healing process of the surgical site.
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