A Child Is Being Discharged from the Hospital After a Pyloromyotomy.Which

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Multiple Choice

A child is being discharged from the hospital after a pyloromyotomy.Which discharge instruction does the nurse provide for the parents?

• A) Keep child NPO for 48 hours.
• B) Monitor the skin around the colostomy.
• C) No pain control should be needed.
• D) Report vomiting after 48 hours.

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Definitions:

Ventricular Diastole

The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart's ventricles relax and fill with blood.

Cardiovascular Assessment

A comprehensive evaluation of the heart and blood vessels' function and health.

Cardiac Auscultation

The process of listening to the sounds of the heart using a stethoscope as part of a medical examination.

Intercostal Space

The physical gap between two adjacent ribs, which contains muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.