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ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
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A 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization.
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A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Give the child acetaminophen for discomfort. After a cardiac catheterization, the child may experience discomfort or pain at the site of the procedure. Acetaminophen is a safe and effective pain reliever for children. Offering clear liquids (choice
A) is not specific to post-catheterization care. Keeping the child home for 1 week (choice
B) is not necessary unless advised by the healthcare provider. Assisting with tub baths (choice
C) may increase the risk of infection at the catheterization site.
Therefore, providing acetaminophen for discomfort is the most appropriate instruction.
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