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jjjetplane

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A child has returned to the postsurgical floor after having had a tonsillectomy. Which assessment finding should the nurse report to the physician?
 
  a. Vomiting bright red blood
  b. Pain at the surgical site
  c. Pain on swallowing
  d. The ability to only take small sips of liquids

Question 2

Once an allergen is identified in a child with allergic rhinitis, what would be the treatment of choice?
 
  a. Use appropriate medications.
  b. Begin desensitization injections.
  c. Eliminate the allergen.
  d. Remove the adenoids.


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Cheesycrackers

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Vomiting bright red blood and swallowing frequently are signs of bleeding postoperatively and should be reported to the physician. It is normal for the child to have pain at the surgical site and on swallowing. Only clear liquids are offered immediately after surgery, and small sips would be preferred.

Answer to Question 2

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The first priority is to attempt to remove the causative agent from the child's environment. Medications are not a first-line treatment but can be helpful in controlling allergic rhinitis. Immunotherapy is usually the final component of controlling allergic rhinitis. Adenoids are tissues that can swell with constant rhinitis; however, a surgical procedure is not indicated for allergic rhinitis. Dealing with the cause is the first priority.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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