A 2-year-old child is scheduled for a tonsillectomy.When determining the plan of care,the nurse should:

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It is developmentally normal for toddlers to experience anxiety with separation from parents or caregivers.Be sure to include these people in the plan of care.Developmentally,a 2-year-old lives in the "here and now" and wouldn't grasp an intangible concept,such as pain in the future.The toddler would take liquids and soft foods within the first 24 hours when her throat is sore during swallowing.She should not eat foods that are rough and crunchy because they may scratch her throat and cause bleeding.After a tonsillectomy,the child will need to be monitored for bleeding and stable vital signs; therefore,she will not be discharged as soon as she is alert.

A 2-Year-Old Child Is Scheduled for a Tonsillectomy