Situation : Josh is a 2-year old child who was bom with a unilateral cleft lip and palate. He is being readmitted for a palate repair. Q. Which of the following nursing actions would have been included for Josh following his cleft lip repair?

Using a spoon to administer oral feedings Cleansing the suture line to prevent infectionAllowing Josh to suck on a pacifier to prevent cryingPositioning Josh on the abdomen to avoid aspiration

Explanation.

Right Answer is: Cleansing the suture line to prevent infection