The nurse has completed postop discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has had a tonsil-lectomy. The nurse will know the parents understand the teaching if they state:
1. "We'll call the physician for any indication of ear pain.".
2. "We'll plan on administering acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain.".
3. "We'll be sure to give our child adequate amounts of citrus juices.".
4. "We'll keep our child on bedrest for 10 days after the surgery.".
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Rationale:
1. Ear pain might be experienced 4–8 days after a tonsillectomy, and does not indicate an ear in-fection.
2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is recommended for pain after a tonsillectomy.
3. Citrus juices should be avoided for the first week.
4. Children do not need to be confined to bed. They can return to school in 10 days.
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