Mark underwent a tonsillectomy procedure. To promote comfort the following interventions should be done by the nurse except:
a. Application of ice collar
b. Assist the client to a semi-fowler’s position with pillow support
c. Assess for frequent swallowing of the patient
d. Administration of acetaminophen.
Answer: C.
to promote comfort the nurse must administer acetaminophen to alleviate pain from the operation. Also, ice collar can be applied to decrease pain thus, promoting comforting. Assisting the client to the proper position after tonsillectomy (semi-fowler’s) while supporting the position with pillows is also one way to promote comfort. The only choice that does not promote comfort but monitors for hemorrhage is the assessment for frequent swallowing, thus, it is the correct answer (C).
a. Application of ice collar
b. Assist the client to a semi-fowler’s position with pillow support
c. Assess for frequent swallowing of the patient
d. Administration of acetaminophen.
Answer: C.
to promote comfort the nurse must administer acetaminophen to alleviate pain from the operation. Also, ice collar can be applied to decrease pain thus, promoting comforting. Assisting the client to the proper position after tonsillectomy (semi-fowler’s) while supporting the position with pillows is also one way to promote comfort. The only choice that does not promote comfort but monitors for hemorrhage is the assessment for frequent swallowing, thus, it is the correct answer (C).