Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Water
Rationale:
💧 After tonsillectomy, the child should be encouraged to drink cool fluids to keep the throat moist, reduce pain, and avoid dehydration.
💧 Water is the best option as it is gentle, hydrating, and unlikely to irritate the healing tonsillar site.
💧 Cranberry juice is acidic and can irritate the sensitive throat.
💧 Milkshake may coat the throat but could cause mucus production.
💧 Ice cubes or crushed ice may be used to help numb the area, but water remains the safest and most soothing option.
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This question is from RN ATI Pediatrics Nurs150 Exam 3 which contains 32 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4