Question

The nurse is doing discharge teaching for a child who has had a tonsillectomy. the nurse tells the client and family that the child should have plenty of fluids. in addition, the nurse would explain to the child's caregiver that the child may:

Answer 1

The nurse would explain to the care giver that the child would likely vomit blood because bleeding is always the concern whenever an individual has gone through this type of surgery. The bleeding should always be noted because if it falls under the day where it still continues, it is in need of medical attention and that they should brought her to the hospital immediately.