The nurse should assess a child who has had a tonsillectomy for
A) Frequent swallowing
B) Inspiratory stridor
C) Rhonchi
D) Elevated white blood cell count

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Frequent swallowing may indicate postoperative bleeding, which is a common complication of a tonsillectomy. Inspiratory stridor and rhonchi may indicate airway obstruction, but these are not specific to a tonsillectomy. An elevated white blood cell count may suggest infection but is not directly related to postoperative assessment after a tonsillectomy.

The Nurse Should Assess a Child Who Has Had a Tonsillectomy