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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Pediatrics

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A three-year-old patient underwent a tonsillectomy. As the nurse is giving discharge
instructions, which comment by the child’s parents suggests that they understand the care
requirements?
  1. “We have bought fruit popsicles to give her later today.”
  2. “We will give her aspirin if she gets irritable.”
  3. “We plan to take her back to her play group tomorrow. We know she doesn’t want to stay home.”
  4. “She is just waiting for the ice cream we promised her before she came to the hospital.”
Explanation
Answer - A - A comment by the child’s parents that suggests that they understand the care
requirements is “We have bought fruit popsicles to give her later today.” Clear liquids are a good choice during the first twenty-four hours after surgery. Popsicles are appealing to children, while providing fluids. They are less likely to irritate the surgical site than juices.
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