Following a tonsillectomy, the nurse assesses the 5-year-old child for bleeding, which would be indicated by:
a. Pain in the throat
b. Pain on swallowing
c. Spitting out blood-tinged sputum
d. Frequent swallowing
D
Frequent swallowing is a major cue to possible post-tonsillectomy bleeding. The back of the throat should be examined with a flashlight to confirm. Pain in the throat, pain on swallowing, and spitting out blood-tinged sputum are expected post-surgical signs.
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