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ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
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A child post-tonsillectomy
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A nurse is caring for a child in the PACU following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse should the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Frequent swallowing. This finding indicates potential post-tonsillectomy bleeding, a serious complication requiring immediate intervention. Swallowing may indicate blood pooling in the throat, leading to airway compromise. Dark brown blood in emesis (choice
A) is expected post-operatively. An axillary temperature of 38 C (100 F) (choice
C) can be due to surgical stress. Child reporting pain level of 5 (choice
D) is manageable.
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