Two days after tonsillectomy, Mark’s reported that his stool is black. Initially, the nurse should:
a. Inform the physician
b. Document the findings
c. Obtain stool for analysis
d. Check the client’s vital signs
Answer: B.
after tonsillectomy, the client’s stool will be black or dark for a few days due to the swallowed blood.
a. Inform the physician
b. Document the findings
c. Obtain stool for analysis
d. Check the client’s vital signs
Answer: B.
after tonsillectomy, the client’s stool will be black or dark for a few days due to the swallowed blood.