The nurse is taking care of a child who had a tonsillectomy. The nurse should observe the child for which of the following during the postoperative period?
1. Dehydration
2. Arrhythmias
3. Increased blood sugar
4. Increased urinary output
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Rationale:
1. The child is at risk for dehydration due to deficient fluid volume related to inadequate intake after surgery. The child will anticipate having pain if she tries to swallow.
2. Unless the child has a heart condition prior to surgery, arrhythmias is not a possible postoperative complication
3. Increased blood sugar will result only if the child is a diabetic.
4. Increased urinary output is not an expected complication of surgery.
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