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The Nurse Is Caring for a 5-Year-Old Child Who Is

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The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who is scheduled for a tonsillectomy in 2 hours.What action should the nurse include in the child's postoperative care plan?


A) Notify the surgeon if the child swallows frequently.
B) Apply a heat collar to the child for pain relief.
C) Place the child in prone supine position until fully awake.
D) Encourage the child to cough frequently.

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