A child with leukemia is receiving intrathecal chemotherapy. The nurse should recognize that intrathecal chemotherapy will prevent which of the following?

A. Pain management is important, but the priority after surgery is to monitor vital signs and assess for complications like shunt malfunction. B. Teaching is important but not the priority immediately post-surgery. The priority is to monitor for complications in the immediate postoperative period. C. Fluid intake is important but not the primary concern immediately after surgery. The focus should be on monitoring for complications and managing pain. D. After a VP shunt procedure, monitoring for complications such as infection or shunt malfunction is critical. Vital signs should be assessed regularly to detect signs of these complications.