The nurse has completed postoperative discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has had a tonsillectomy. The nurse will know the parents understand the teaching if they state
1. "We will call the physician for anyindication of ear pain."
2. "We will plan on administeringacetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain."
3. "We will be sure to give our childadequate amounts of citrus juices."
4. "We will keep our child on bed restfor ten days after the surgery."
Answer:2
Rationale: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is recommended for pain after a tonsillectomy.Citrus juices should be avoided for the first week,because highly acidic foods and beverages can cause irritation.Ear pain four to eight days after a tonsillectomy may be experienced and does not indicate an ear infection. Children do not need to be confined to bed. They can return to school in ten days.
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