A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a child who is 12 hr postoperative following a ruptured appendix with peritonitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

Choice A reason: Providing pain medication on a schedule is important for managing pain and ensuring the child's comfort, especially after a surgery involving peritonitis. Choice B reason: Contact isolation is not typically indicated for a child postoperative for appendicitis unless there is a specific infectious concern. It is not a routine intervention. Choice C reason: Offering clear liquids may be appropriate depending on the child's individual recovery and surgeon's orders. However, this should be determined on an individual basis and is not a standard postoperative intervention. Choice D reason: Maintaining strict bed rest may not be necessary for all children postoperative for appendicitis. Early mobilization and ambulation are often encouraged to promote recovery.