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    Ati nurs 213 paediatric proctored exam

    A nurse is planning care for a 10-month-old infant who is 8 hr postoperative following cleft palate repair. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the infant's plan of care?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Suctioning should be avoided as it can cause trauma to the surgical site. B. The infant should be fed with a soft, small spoon or syringe to prevent pressure on the surgical site; feeding with a spoon is generally not recommended for the first 48 hours. C. The infant should be kept in an upright or semi-upright position to minimize risk of aspiration and promote healing after cleft palate surgery. D. Elbow restraints should be applied to prevent the infant from touching the surgical site and causing trauma, and they should be removed every hour for assessment.

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