Admission and discharge procedures

Admission and discharge procedures ( 16 Questions)

 

A nurse is preparing to discharge a child who has undergone a tonsillectomy. What is the most important discharge instruction that the nurse should give to the child and family?

 



Correct Answer: C

Choice A reason: This instruction is important but not the most important for the nurse to give to the child and family, as it helps prevent Reye syndrome, a rare but serious condition that can affect the brain and liver.

Choice B reason: This instruction is important but not the most important for the nurse to give to the child and family, as it helps promote hydration and healing of the throat.

Choice C reason: This instruction is the most important for the nurse to give to the child and family, as it helps detect postoperative hemorrhage, a potentially life-threatening complication of tonsillectomy.

Choice D reason: This instruction is important but not the most important for the nurse to give to the child and family, as it helps identify infection or inflammation of the throat or ears.




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