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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

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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?

  1. Decreased pulse
  2. Elevation in blood pressure
  3. Complaints of discomfort
  4. 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 a fast, thready pulse. Elevation of blood pressure and discomfort do not indicate bleeding.

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