A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

Rationale:

A. Chlorothiazide is a diuretic and is not indicated during a seizure.

B. Holding the child down during a seizure can lead to injury and is not recommended. It's essential to ensure the child's safety by protecting the head from injury and removing any objects that could cause harm.

C. Placing the child in a prone position during a seizure can compromise their ability to breathe and is not recommended. Instead, the child should be placed in a safe position on their side to prevent aspiration.

D. Timing the duration of the seizure is crucial for medical management and documentation purposes. This action allows healthcare providers to assess the

severity of the seizure and determine the need for intervention or medication administration.

Rationale:

A. Deficient levels of vitamins A, D, E, and K indicate malabsorption, necessitating supplementation with water-soluble vitamins to address nutritional deficiencies.

B. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic that has no effect on the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis.

C. Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) is a recombinant human deoxyribonuclease enzyme used in the management of cystic fibrosis to improve pulmonary function by reducing the viscosity of mucus in the airways.

D. Meperidine is an opioid analgesic that can cause respiratory depression and increase the risk of pulmonary complications.

E. Children with cystic fibrosis often have pancreatic insufficiency, leading to malabsorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins. Pancreatic lipase supplements are necessary to aid in the digestion of fats.