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ATI Comprehensive 2023 With NGN 180 Questions And Answers Questions
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A nurse is planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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Rationale: The correct answer is B: Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr. Postoperative pain management is crucial for the comfort and well-being of the child. Scheduled analgesics help maintain a consistent level of pain relief, preventing peaks and valleys in pain intensity. This approach is especially important in the initial 24 hours following surgery when pain is typically more intense. Offering small amounts of clear liquids 6 hours post-surgery (
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A) may not be appropriate as the child may still be recovering from anesthesia and at risk of nausea or vomiting. Giving cromolyn nebulized solution every 8 hours (
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C) is not indicated for postoperative pain management. Applying a warm compress to the operative site every 4 hours (
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D) may provide some comfort but does not address the underlying need for analgesia.
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