A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?

Choice A: Toys that can't be dry cleaned or washed do not need to be thrown out, as they can be treated by sealing them in plastic bags for two weeks or placing them in a freezer for two days. This will kill any lice or nits that may have been transferred from the child's head.

Choice B: Nits will not always be present, as they can be removed by using a fine-toothed comb or applying products that loosen their attachment to the hair shafts. Nits are the eggs of lice that are glued to the hair near the scalp. Nits can hatch into nymphs within seven to ten days and mature into adult lice within another seven to ten days.

Choice C: All recently used clothing, bedding, and towels must be washed in hot water, as this will kill any lice or nits that may have been transferred from the child's head. Hot water means at least 54°C/130°F for at least ten minutes. The items should also be dried in high heat for at least twenty minutes.

Choice D: Treating all the family members is not necessary, as only those who have evidence of lice or nits should be treated with medicated shampoos or lotions that kill lice and prevent re-infestation. Treating all the family members may cause unnecessary exposure to chemicals or resistance to treatment.

Choice A: Smiling when a parent appears is not a manifestation of cerebral palsy, but rather a normal developmental milestone that indicates social and emotional development. An 8-month-old infant should be able to smile spontaneously and responsively at familiar people.

Choice B: Using a pincer grasp to pick up a toy is not a manifestation of cerebral palsy, but rather a normal developmental milestone that indicates fine motor development. An 8-month-old infant should be able to use their thumb and index finger to pick up small objects.

Choice C: Sitting with pillow props, cannot sit independently is a manifestation of cerebral palsy, which is a condition that causes impaired movement and posture due to brain damage or abnormal development. An 8-month-old infant should be able to sit without support and maintain balance. Sitting with pillow props, cannot sit independently indicates poor muscle tone, strength, or coordination.

Choice D: Tracking an object with eyes is not a manifestation of cerebral palsy, but rather a normal developmental milestone that indicates visual development. An 8-month-old infant should be able to follow an object or person with their eyes in all directions.