Which of the following home care instructions is most appropriate for a child after cardiac surgery?

Keep the incision dry and loosely covered with gauze for 7 days after surgery. Then, your child should bathe or shower daily. If your child showers, do not let the water spray directly on the incision.

How long does it take a newborn to recover from surgery?

What to Expect at Home. Your child will need at least 3 or 4 more weeks at home to recover. For larger surgeries, recovery may take 6 to 8 weeks. Talk with your child’s health care provider about when your child can return to school, daycare, or take part in sports.

How do you pick up and hold an infant with sternal precautions?

Lift your child by supporting their back, shoulders, and hips. Support your child’s trunk (chest, belly, and back) when they are sitting or standing. Never lift your child under their arms or pull them up using their arms. When can my child return to normal activity?

How do you comfort a baby after surgery?

Distract him.

1. Feeding him.
2. Talking or singing to him in a soothing voice.
3. Offering a pacifier for him to suck on.
4. Trying a “hands-off” approach to allow your baby to calm himself.
5. Trying “hands-on,” skin-to-skin care (also called “kangaroo care”); ask your child’s nurse for instructions.

What to do when you get discharge from a mastectomy?

Ask your healthcare provider when your incision can get wet. You may need to take a sponge bath until your drain is removed. Carefully wash around the incision with soap and water. It is okay to allow the soap and water to gently run over your incision. Gently pat dry the area and put on new,…

How to take care of a post mastectomy wound?

1 You may take a shower and begin JP drain site care 48 hours after surgery. 2 Place a ribbon, cloth belt or similar item around your waist to secure the drain while taking a shower. 3 Be sure that the person taking care of the drain washes their hands thoroughly with soap and water. 4 Remove the drain dressing after the shower.

What kind of drain do I need after mastectomy?

You will have a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain after your surgery. This drain is a plastic tube from under the skin to outside your body with a bulb attached to it. Empty the drain two to three times per day or when the bulb is full. Write down the amount drained on a sheet of paper.

What’s the best way to deal with postpartum discharge?

Squeeze for three seconds and release. Begin with 10 repetitions twice a day, gradually building up to 100 repetitions twice a day. This will help with healing as well as minimize bladder leakage (stress incontinence). Try to get as much rest as you can.