A Child Had a Tonsillectomy This Morning

question 47

Multiple Choice

A child had a tonsillectomy this morning.What action by the nurse is most important for the child's safety?

• A) Avoid giving her red popsicles.
• B) Limit activity the first night.
• C) Offer ice cream when awake.
• D) Position the child on her side.

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Definitions:

Bacterium

A large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms, typically a few micrometers in length, that can exist as single cells or in clusters, and have various roles in the environment, medicine, and industry.

Prion

Infectious agents composed of protein in a misfolded form, associated with several neurodegenerative diseases.

Virus

A microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism, leading to a variety of diseases in humans, animals, and plants.

Cardiac Arrest

A medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating, leading to a cessation of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs.