Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a child in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Administer analgesics on a schedule.
Rationale:
✅ Children recovering from a tonsillectomy experience significant throat pain, which can interfere with oral intake, rest, and overall recovery.
✅ Administering analgesics on a schedule, rather than on an as-needed basis, maintains consistent pain control, preventing the child from reaching a high level of discomfort that could lead to crying, poor hydration, or hemorrhage.
✅ Routine analgesia ensures better cooperation with oral fluids, which is essential to prevent dehydration and facilitate healing.
✅ Supine positioning increases the risk of aspiration, and acidic beverages like orange juice can cause stinging pain in the throat postoperatively.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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