ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
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An infant with Hirschsprung's disease post-laparoscopically assisted endorectal pull-through procedure.
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The nurse is caring for an infant with Hirschsprung's disease who just returned from surgery for a laparoscopically assisted endorectal pull-through procedure. The nurse must monitor which of the following orders?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: NPO until bowel sounds return. After surgery, it's essential to monitor bowel function to prevent complications like bowel obstruction. Keeping the infant NPO allows the gastrointestinal tract to rest and prevents potential postoperative ileus. Applying barrier cream (
B) and assessing surgical site (
C) are important but not the priority in this case. Monitoring rectal temperature (
D) is not as crucial as ensuring bowel function postoperatively.
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