Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An adolescent following repair of Meckel DiverticulumA nurse is planning care for an adolescent following repair of Meckel Diverticulum. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Maintain an NG tube for decompression. Following Meckel Diverticulum repair, maintaining an NG tube helps prevent postoperative ileus and abdominal distension by removing gastric contents. Administering total parenteral nutrition (A) is not necessary unless there are complications. Long term antibiotic therapy (B) is not typically indicated after surgery. Teaching about ostomy care (D) is not relevant for Meckel Diverticulum repair.