Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An infant following an umbilical hernia repairA nurse is providing discharge teaching to parents of an infant following an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Keep the incision site dry and clean. After umbilical hernia repair, it is crucial to maintain good hygiene to prevent infection and promote healing. By keeping the incision site dry and clean, the risk of infection is minimized. This promotes optimal healing and reduces the chances of complications.
Rationales for other choices:
A: Avoid giving the infant any pain medication - Incorrect. Pain management is essential for the infant's comfort after surgery.
B: Allow the infant to cry for long periods of time - Incorrect. Crying can increase intra-abdominal pressure, potentially causing strain on the surgical site.
C: Apply pressure to the site each night - Incorrect. Applying pressure can disrupt the healing process and increase the risk of complications.
E, F, G: No additional choices provided.
Rationales for other choices:
A: Avoid giving the infant any pain medication - Incorrect. Pain management is essential for the infant's comfort after surgery.
B: Allow the infant to cry for long periods of time - Incorrect. Crying can increase intra-abdominal pressure, potentially causing strain on the surgical site.
C: Apply pressure to the site each night - Incorrect. Applying pressure can disrupt the healing process and increase the risk of complications.
E, F, G: No additional choices provided.