When Caring for a Child After a Tonsillectomy,what Intervention Should

question 47

Multiple Choice

When caring for a child after a tonsillectomy,what intervention should the nurse do?

• A) Watch for continuous swallowing.
• B) Encourage gargling to reduce discomfort.
• C) Apply warm compresses to the throat.
• D) Position the child on the back for sleeping.

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