A child is in the pediatric intensive care unit 2 hours after a surgical repair of an atrial septal defect (ASD).Postoperative nursing actions include which of the following?
A) Administer pain medication.
B) Maintain venous access.
C) Monitor chest tube drainage.
D) The nurse will take all of these actions.

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All actions are important for the child postoperatively following an ASD repair.This child will be on a mechanical ventilator,so airway is the priority.The nurse will suction secretions as needed to maintain a patent airway.

A Child Is in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 2