A 4-Year-Old Child Is Recovering from a Modified Nuss Procedure

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 4-year-old child is recovering from a modified Nuss procedure.Which is the priority intervention by the nurse?

• A) Ambulating the child as soon as allowed
• B) Encouraging food and fluids postoperatively
• C) Monitoring vital signs and wound drainage
• D) Playing with the child using pinwheels or bubbles

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