Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of a hemorrhage?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Continuous swallowing
Rationale:
🟤 After a tonsillectomy, continuous swallowing may indicate active bleeding, as the child swallows blood.
🟤 This is a classic, often subtle, early sign of postoperative hemorrhage.
🟤 It requires immediate attention to prevent aspiration or shock.
🟤 Nurses should continuously observe for other signs like increased heart rate or vomiting blood.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medsurg~2023 which contains 48 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. Nerve damage from listening to loud music
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C. Normal hearing
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Answer Choices:
A. Report signs of corneal rejection to the physician.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4