Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1178 of 2368

Which fluid should the nurse offer to a child who has just had a tonsillectomy?

  1. Cold red gelatin drink in small sips
  2. Cold purple grape juice in small sips
  3. Cold, clear, light-colored liquid in small sips
  4. Cold brown cola in small sips
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Correct answer: Cold, clear, light-colored liquid in small sips

Red, purple, and brown liquids can be mistaken for blood if the child vomits.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026