NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

Category - Patient Care

You are caring for the child who has had a tonsillectomy. The physician has written postoperative orders. Which of the following orders would the nurse question?

  1. Clear, cool liquids when awake
  2. No milk or milk products
  3. Monitor for bleeding
  4. Suction every 2 hours
Explanation

Answer: D - You would not want to suction a patient who just had a tonsillectomy. Suction equipment should be available at bedside in case of airway obstruction. Otherwise, a patient would not be suctioned due to the risk of trauma to the oropharynx. All other orders listed are appropriate for this patient.

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