NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a preschooler about the possibility of post-operative hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. The nurse should explain that the risk is greatest at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The risk of post-operative hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy is greatest 7 to 10 days after surgery, as this is when the eschar (scab) typically sloughs off, potentially exposing blood vessels and leading to bleeding.
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