Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care of a 14-month old toddler who is 24 hr postoperative following a cleft palate repair. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan.
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Elbow restraints prevent the toddler from disrupting the surgical site. Suctioning, hard-tipped sippy cups, and soft foods could damage the repair.