Which Order Should the Nurse Question When Caring for a 5-Year-Old

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which order should the nurse question when caring for a 5-year-old child after surgery for Hirschsprung disease?

• A) Monitor rectal temperature every 4 hours and report an elevation greater than 38.5° C.
• B) Assess stools after surgery.
• C) Keep the child NPO until bowel sounds return.
• D) Maintain IV fluids at ordered rate.

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