ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
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A child in the immediate postoperative period after a tonsillectomy, spitting up small amounts of blood.
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The nurse notices that a child is spitting up small amounts of blood in the immediate postoperative period after a tonsillectomy. What would be the best intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Notify the healthcare immediately. Spitting up blood post-tonsillectomy could indicate hemorrhage, a potentially life-threatening complication. Immediate notification is crucial for prompt intervention. Continuing to assess for bleeding (
B) may delay necessary medical attention. Suctioning (
C) can worsen bleeding. Encouraging coughing (
D) can exacerbate bleeding.
Therefore, notifying healthcare immediately is the best intervention.
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