A nurse is caring for an infant postsurgery for pyloric stenosis. Which nursing interventions are appropriate when providing care for this infant? Select all that apply.

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A)Nursing interventions for an infant postsurgery for pyloric stenosis include administering analgesics, per order; instructing the parents on proper diapering to avoid pressure on the incision; and encouraging swaddling and rocking to facilitate relaxation. Postoperatively the incision is covered with collodion or Steri-Strips and should be kept clean and dry. The parents should be taught to allow the Steri-Strips to come off on their own. The infant's temperature should be monitored every 4 hours due to the increased risk for infection.
B)Nursing interventions for an infant postsurgery for pyloric stenosis include administering analgesics, per order; instructing the parents on proper diapering to avoid pressure on the incision; and encouraging swaddling and rocking to facilitate relaxation. Postoperatively the incision is covered with collodion or Steri-Strips and should be kept clean and dry. The parents should be taught to allow the Steri-Strips to come off on their own. The infant's temperature should be monitored every 4 hours due to the increased risk for infection.
C)Nursing interventions for an infant postsurgery for pyloric stenosis include administering analgesics, per order; instructing the parents on proper diapering to avoid pressure on the incision; and encouraging swaddling and rocking to facilitate relaxation. Postoperatively the incision is covered with collodion or Steri-Strips and should be kept clean and dry. The parents should be taught to allow the Steri-Strips to come off on their own. The infant's temperature should be monitored every 4 hours due to the increased risk for infection.
D)Nursing interventions for an infant postsurgery for pyloric stenosis include administering analgesics, per order; instructing the parents on proper diapering to avoid pressure on the incision; and encouraging swaddling and rocking to facilitate relaxation. Postoperatively the incision is covered with collodion or Steri-Strips and should be kept clean and dry. The parents should be taught to allow the Steri-Strips to come off on their own. The infant's temperature should be monitored every 4 hours due to the increased risk for infection.
E)Nursing interventions for an infant postsurgery for pyloric stenosis include administering analgesics, per order; instructing the parents on proper diapering to avoid pressure on the incision; and encouraging swaddling and rocking to facilitate relaxation. Postoperatively the incision is covered with collodion or Steri-Strips and should be kept clean and dry. The parents should be taught to allow the Steri-Strips to come off on their own. The infant's temperature should be monitored every 4 hours due to the increased risk for infection.

A Nurse Is Caring for an Infant Postsurgery for Pyloric