Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who had a tonsillectomy.Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Notify the provider if your child is swallowing frequently. This is important because frequent swallowing could indicate a potential issue such as difficulty breathing or a foreign object in the throat. A: Dark brown blood between teeth is not typically a concern. B: Drinking through a straw may not be relevant to the situation. D: Clearing the throat as needed may not address the underlying problem.