A toddler is admitted to the surgical unit for planned closure of the temporary colostomy. The nurse completes the admission assessment and reviews the medical orders. Which order should the nurse question?
A)Clear liquids today.NPO tomorrow
B)Type and cross-match for one unit of packed red blood cells.
C)Rectal temperatures every four hours
D)Start an intravenous line with D5NS at 20 ml per hour.

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Rectal temperatures should be questioned in a patient with a colostomy closure or any rectal surgery to avoid disrupting the surgical site and to prevent potential harm or infection. Other methods of temperature measurement should be used.

A Toddler Is Admitted to the Surgical Unit for Planned