A 1-day-old infant with an imperforate anus undergoes a pull-through procedure with an anoplasty. What should postoperative nursing care include?

The correct answer is - Encouraging continuation of breastfeeding.

Explanation:

Anoplasty is the reconstruction of the anus which is a surgical procedure to correct ana (l) stenosis or imperforate anus. It involves the enlarging or stretching the opening of the stool is eliminated.

The goal is to prevent constipation to lessen or limiting the trauma to the surgical site. Breast milk produces a softer stool, feeding by the oral means usually started after surgery.

Thus, the correct answer is - Encouraging continuation of breastfeeding.