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NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

Category - Patient Care

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You are monitoring a child who had a tonsillectomy. On assessment, which findings would indicate to you that the child might be bleeding?

Decreased pulse
Elevation in blood pressure
Complaints of discomfort
Frequent swallowing

Explanation

Answer: D - Frequent swallowing by the child might indicate that there is bleeding. Other signs or symptoms might include restlessness, vomiting blood and fast, thready pulse. Elevation of blood pressure and discomfort do not indicate bleeding.

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