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Awilson837

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Postoperative nursing care of the infant following surgical repair of a cleft lip would include:
 
  a. Feeding the infant with a spoon to avoid sucking
  b. Positioning the infant on the abdomen to facilitate drainage
  c. Applying elbow restraints to protect the surgical area
  d. Providing minimal stimulation to prevent injury to the incision

Question 2

The nurse is providing education to parents of a child with cleft palate. What will the nurse instruct the parents to report immediately?
 
  a. Facial paralysis
  b. Ear infections
  c. Increasing intracranial pressure (ICP)
  d. Drooling



Madisongo23

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Elbow restraints are used postoperatively to prevent the infant from damaging the operative area.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Children with cleft palate are at risk of ear infections and dental disorders. Parents should be instructed to take the child to the health care provider at the first sign of earache.



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