The nurse is taking care of a child who had a tonsillectomy. During the postoperative period, the nurse should observe the child for which clinical manifestation?
A)Arrhythmias
B)Dehydration
C)Increased blood sugar
D)Increased urinary output

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The nurse should observe the child for dehydration as postoperative tonsillectomy patients may experience pain and difficulty swallowing, leading to decreased oral intake and potentially dehydration. Arrhythmias and increased blood sugar levels are not commonly observed in postoperative tonsillectomy patients. Increased urinary output may occur due to fluid intake, but it is not specifically related to postoperative tonsillectomy care.

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