A nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- Encourage the child to cough frequently to clear congestion from anesthesia.
- Place a heating pad at the child's neck for comfort.
- Administer analgesics to the child on a routine schedule throughout the day and night.
- Provide the child with ice cream when oral intake is initiated.
