A Toddler Is Admitted to the Surgical Unit for Planned

question 16

Multiple Choice

A toddler is admitted to the surgical unit for planned closure of the temporary colostomy. The nurse completes the admission assessment and reviews the medical orders. Which order should the nurse question?

• A)Clear liquids today.NPO tomorrow
• B)Type and cross-match for one unit of packed red blood cells.
• C)Rectal temperatures every four hours
• D)Start an intravenous line with D5NS at 20 ml per hour.

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