Practice Question
A 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?
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Correct Answer:
Encourage the parents to rock the infant.
Rationale:
👶 After surgical repair of a cleft lip, it is crucial to provide comfort to the infant while protecting the surgical site from stress, tension, or disruption.
👶 Rocking the infant is a soothing and safe method of comfort that does not place direct pressure on the face or lip area, unlike other interventions that might cause strain or risk injury to the incision site.
👶 Encouraging parental involvement, such as holding or rocking the infant, also helps promote bonding, reduce stress for both parent and child, and contribute to emotional recovery after surgery.
👶 Non-pharmacological comfort measures are appropriate and beneficial in this age group, especially when combined with routine pain assessment and management.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4