Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. The child is now ready to resume oral intake. Which of the following dietary choices should the nurse offer the child?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Lime-flavored ice pop.
Rationale:
🍋 After tonsillectomy, the priority is to provide cold, non-red, non-irritating fluids or foods.
🍋 Lime ice pops are soothing, help reduce swelling, and are easy to tolerate.
🍋 Red-colored foods (e.g., cherry gelatin) should be avoided because they may mimic blood if vomiting occurs.
🍋 Dairy products like ice cream and chocolate milk can coat the throat, increasing coughing or throat clearing, which risks dislodging clots.
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This question is from RN ATI Nursing Care of Children~2019 which contains 65 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4
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