Author Question: The nurse would observe a child for frequent swallowing after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy ... (Read 107 times)

Anajune7 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse would observe a child for frequent swallowing after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A). What might this indicate?

a. Bleeding from the surgical site
b. Pain at the incision area
c. Sore throat from postnasal drip
d. Potential vomiting

Question 2

Which statement indicates that the child's parents understand how to perform respiratory therapy?

a. We do her postural drainage before the aerosol therapy.
b. We give her respiratory treatments when she is coughing a lot.
c. We give the aerosol followed by postural drainage before meals.
d. She needs respiratory therapy every day when she has an infection.

kthug · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Hemorrhage is the most common postoperative complication. Blood trickling down the back of the child's throat could cause frequent swallowing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Postural drainage for the child with CF is done following nebulization. Therapy is best scheduled before meals or at least 1 hour after eating to prevent vomiting.