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A school-age child is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
- A. Place a heating pad at the surgical site.
- B. Encourage the child to cough every 2 hours.
- C. Administer analgesics to the child on a regular schedule.
- D. Apply an ice collar to the child's neck.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After a tonsillectomy, applying an ice collar to the child's neck helps decrease pain and swelling. Heat should be avoided as it can increase bleeding. Encouraging coughing may increase the risk of bleeding. Administering analgesics on a regular schedule is essential for pain management, but the immediate postoperative period may require additional interventions like ice collar application.
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