To Encourage a New Patient After a Tonsillectomy to Increase

question 25

Multiple Choice

To encourage a new patient after a tonsillectomy to increase fluids,the nurse would offer:

• A) Chilled citrus juices
• B) Tap water sipped through a straw
• C) Flavored popsicles to suck
• D) Ice cubes

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