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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Pediatrics

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You are a staff nurse who is teaching nursing students about discharge planning for patients undergoing tonsillectomies. Which of the following would be a reason for the parents to call their physician? If the patient…

Has a sore throat
Has an ear earache
Only will eat and drink cold foods
Has a fever

Explanation

Answer - D - The reason for the parents to call their physician is if the patient has a fever. All other options are normal symptoms following a tonsillectomy. A fever may indicate an infection and requires prompt medical evaluation.

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