Tonsillitis in children.
Tonsillitis in children. ( 13 Questions)
She asks the nurse why her child keeps getting tonsillitis.
Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Enlarged tonsils might contribute to recurrent tonsillitis, but it is not the primary cause.
Dust and irritants can irritate the throat, but they are not the main reason for recurring tonsillitis.
Your child’s immune system might be deficient, making them more susceptible to infections. This response is appropriate because a weakened immune system can make a child more prone to recurrent infections, including tonsillitis.
Improper handwashing can lead to various infections, but it is not specifically linked to tonsillitis.
Choice A rationale:
Enlarged tonsils might contribute to recurrent tonsillitis, but it is not the primary cause.
Choice B rationale:
Dust and irritants can irritate the throat, but they are not the main reason for recurring tonsillitis.
Choice C rationale:
Your child’s immune system might be deficient, making them more susceptible to infections.
This response is appropriate because a weakened immune system can make a child more prone to recurrent infections, including tonsillitis.
Choice D rationale:
Improper handwashing can lead to various infections, but it is not specifically linked to tonsillitis.