During a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, it is always important to control bleeding and prevent any aspiration of blood
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
Precautions during the tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy include the control of bleeding and prevention of aspiration of blood or tissue.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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