The nurse, caring for a 1-year-old client recovering from a tonsillectomy, assesses the child for pain. If pain level is not addressed, what additional health problem could occur?
A) Urinary retention
B) Bowel obstruction
C) Respiratory compromise
D) Bradycardia
Answer: C
The child with acute postoperative pain takes shallow breaths and suppresses coughing to avoid more pain. These self-protective actions increase the potential for respiratory compromise and complications. Uncontrolled pain does not lead to cardiac complications such as bradycardia. Uncontrolled pain does not frequently lead to bowel complications such as obstruction. Uncontrolled pain does not usually lead to urinary complications such as retention.
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