A Child Had an Appendectomy and Was Discharged Home at 48

question 16

Multiple Choice

A child had an appendectomy and was discharged home at 48 hours postoperative. A week later, the child is readmitted for delayed wound healing. Which causes of delayed wound healing will the nurse review prior to assessing the child? Select all that apply.

• A) Infection
• B) Predisposing chronic condition, such as diabetes
• C) Hypervolemia
• D) Inadequate nutrition
• E) Hypoxemia

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