A nurse is planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A. Offer small amounts of clear liquids 6 hr following surgery: Typically, clear liquids can be introduced earlier if the child is awake and has no nausea. B. Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr: Scheduled analgesia provides consistent pain relief, improving comfort and facilitating early mobilization, which is essential for preventing complications such as ileus or pneumonia. C. Give cromolyn nebulized solution every 8 hr: Cromolyn is used for asthma, not postoperative care. D. Apply a warm compress to the operative site once daily: Heat application to the surgical site is contraindicated as it may promote infection.