Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
2-month-old infant postoperative cleft lip repairA nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following surgical repair of a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Encourage the parents to rock the infant. Rocking promotes bonding, soothing, and comfort for the infant, aiding in pain management and overall well-being postoperatively. Positioning the infant on her abdomen (B) can increase discomfort and risk of injury to the surgical site. Administering ibuprofen (C) should be done based on physician's orders and not as needed. Offering a pacifier (D) may interfere with wound healing and should be avoided.