The nurse is planning postop care for an infant after a cleft lip repair.The plan should include:

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Supine or side-lying positioning is preferred for an infant after a cleft lip repair to prevent pressure on the surgical site. Prone positioning should be avoided as it can put pressure on the face. Suctioning with a Yankauer device may be necessary but is not necessarily part of the standard postop care plan. Avoidance of soft elbow restraints may also be necessary but is not the most important aspect of postop care for a cleft lip repair.

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