NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

Category - Patient Care

You are caring for a child who will have a tonsillectomy. Which of the following would increase the child’s risk of aspiration during surgery?

  1. Difficulty swallowing
  2. Loose teeth
  3. Bleeding
  4. Exudate in the throat
Explanation

Answer: B -If the child has loose teeth it increases the risk of aspiration. A and D are symptoms that indicate the need for surgery. C will be taken care of during surgery with suctioning and packing. Therefore it is important that the nurse check the child for loose teeth prior to surgery to prevent aspiration.

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