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A Child with Cerebral Palsy Has Undergone Surgery for Placement

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A child with cerebral palsy has undergone surgery for placement of a baclofen pump. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the parents about caring for their child?


A) Waiting 48 hours before allowing the child to take a tub bath
B) Not allowing the child to sleep on his side for about 4 weeks
C) Calling the physician if the child's temperature is over 100.5°F
D) Discouraging the child from stretching or bending forward for 4 weeks

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