A nurse is providing education to the parents of a toddler who is being discharged after an orchiopexy procedure. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. Check the pH of the gastric secretions. Correct. Checking the pH of gastric secretions helps confirm proper placement of the NG tube in the stomach, ensuring safe administration of the feeding.

B. Attach the feeding bag tubing to the end of the NG tube. This should not be done first because the correct placement of the NG tube must be verified before attaching the feeding bag to prevent aspiration or incorrect administration.

C. Flush the tube with water. Flushing the tube is important to ensure patency, but it should be done after confirming the placement of the NG tube.

D. Set the administration rate on the feeding pump. Setting the administration rate is important, but it should be done after verifying the NG tube placement and ensuring the tube is patent.

A. Provide balloons for play. Balloons are a choking hazard for toddlers and should be avoided.

B. Adjust the water heater temperature to 54° C (129.2° F). The recommended safe water heater temperature is around 49° C (120° F) to prevent burns. 54° C (129.2° F) is too high and poses a burn risk.

C. Place screens on all windows. While screens can prevent insects from entering, they do not provide enough protection to prevent a child from falling out. Window guards or stops are more appropriate for preventing falls.

D. Check clothing for loose buttons. Loose buttons can be a choking hazard for toddlers, so it is important to check and secure them properly to prevent accidental ingestion.