The nurse instructs the adult post-tonsillectomy patient to avoid: (Select all that apply.)
a. citrus fluids.
b. hot fluids.
c. milk products.
d. coughing and sneezing.
e. using a straw.
A, B, D, E
Milk products are acceptable for post-tonsillectomy patients. Citrus fluids should be avoided un-til the throat has healed. Hot fluids, coughing and sneezing, and using a straw may cause bleed-ing.
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