Pediatric ATI Practice Exam

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A nurse is giving discharge instructions to parents of a 3-month-old infant following a cheiloplasty. Which instruction is essential?

Clean the baby's sutures daily with a mixture of chlorhexidine and water.
Expect the baby to swallow more than usual in the coming days.
Inspect the baby's tongue for white patches using a tongue depressor every 8 hours.
Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on the suture line daily for the next 3 days.

The correct answer is: Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on the suture line daily for the next 3 days.

Applying a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on the suture line daily for the next three days is essential following a cheiloplasty in a 3-month-old infant. This practice helps to keep the wound moisturized, reduces the risk of infection, and aids in the healing process. Since the surgical site is delicate after the procedure, proper wound care is critical to ensure that the sutures remain intact and that the area is protected from potential contaminants that could lead to infection. Postoperative care is particularly important in infants, as they may not be able to communicate discomfort or complications. Therefore, using antibiotic ointment can help in preventing infection at the surgical site, promoting healing, and ensuring the best possible outcome for the infant's recovery. It is also routine veterinary advice for parents to keep the area clean, but applying an antibiotic ointment is specifically designed to help with the healing and protection from bacteria.