Postoperative Care Guidelines
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Postoperative Care Guidelines

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How should oral fluids with clear liquids be administered postoperatively?

  • Through a cup
  • By spoon feeding
  • By using a straw
  • Through a dropper, syringe, or special feeder (correct)

    • Why is the Logan bar or bow used postoperatively?

  • To apply pressure on the surgical site
  • To keep the patient in an upright position
  • To prevent tension on the suture line (correct)
  • To increase mobility

    • Why are arm or elbow restraints important postoperatively?

  • To improve blood circulation
  • To promote wound healing
  • To encourage movement
  • To avoid sucking and prevent further injury to the surgical site (correct)

    • What is the recommended positioning for a child postoperatively to protect sutures?

    <p>Side or back lying position (supine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should pacifiers be avoided postoperatively?

    <p>To prevent sucking and further injury to the surgical site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is recommended to clean a suture line if there are dried secretions postoperatively?

    <p>Applying half-strength hydrogen peroxide followed by saline wash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid prone positioning for a child postoperatively?

    <p>To avoid injury to the surgical site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using arm or elbow restraints postoperatively?

    <p>To prevent the child from scratching the surgical site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should oral fluids with clear liquids be started postoperatively?

    <p>Immediately after surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it advised to avoid giving pacifiers postoperatively?

    <p>To avoid further injury at the surgical site</p> Signup and view all the answers

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