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FIG. 34-1 Location of various tonsillar masses.

Practice Questions

342. After a tonsillectomy, a child begins to vomit bright red blood. The nurse
should take which initial action?
1. Turn the child to the side.
2. Administer the prescribed antiemetic.
3. Maintain NPO (nothing by mouth) status.
4. Notify the primary health care provider (PHCP).
343. The mother of a 6-year-old child arrives at a clinic because the child has been
experiencing itchy, red, and swollen eyes. The nurse notes a discharge from
the eyes and sends a culture to the laboratory for analysis. Chlamydial
conjunctivitis is diagnosed. On the basis of this diagnosis, the nurse
determines that which requires further investigation?
1. Possible trauma
2. Possible sexual abuse
3. Presence of an allergy
4. Presence of a respiratory infection
344. The nurse prepares a teaching plan for the mother of a child diagnosed with
bacterial conjunctivitis. Which, if stated by the mother, indicates a need for
further teaching?
1. “I need to wash my hands frequently.”

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