The parents of child recovering from surgery to repair vesicoureteral reflux ask the nurse if they can do anything to help with the care of their child. What should the nurse encourage the parents to do at this time?

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Be sure that the child and parents understand the importance of not raising the collection system above the child's bladder level when helping the child out of bed. This helps prevent potentially contaminated urine from flowing from the tubes back into the bladder or ureters. Tub baths are contraindicated until all surgical sites have healed. The child will not be on bed rest so diversional activities are not needed. The child will not be on a fluid restriction so hard candy is not needed to help with mouth dryness.

The Parents of Child Recovering from Surgery to Repair Vesicoureteral