Mock NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question

A five-year-old is admitted to the unit following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following would indicate a complication of the surgery?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Constant swallowing post-tonsillectomy suggests bleeding, as the child may be swallowing blood from the surgical site, a serious complication requiring immediate attention. Decreased appetite and low-grade fever are expected, and chest congestion is unrelated.

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