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Coya19@aol.com

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During a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, it is always important to control bleeding and prevent any aspiration of blood.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Neonates, infants, and children have a wider average body temperature than adults.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Precautions during the tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy include the control of bleeding and prevention of aspiration of blood or tissue.

Answer to Question 2

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Body temperatures in newborns range from as low as 97 F to 100 F. Infants younger than 3 months do not have a shiver response because of immature neurologic development.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


shailee

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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