An 8-year-old client is scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy for chronic tonsillitis. The symptoms given below are related to tonsil disorders. The nurse caring for this client should know that which symptom is specifically related to tonsillitis?
A) Difficulty swallowing
B) Headache
C) Swelling and pain behind the ear
D) Difficulty breathing unless sitting upright
A
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When chronic tonsillitis is present, the client experiences difficulty in swallowing. Tonsillectomy is generally advised for enlarged, bacteria-loaded tonsils. Headache, swelling, and pain behind the ear, and difficulty in breathing unless sitting upright are not symptoms of tonsillitis.
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