RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1179 of 2368

Which instruction should the nurse give to the parents of a child recovering from a tonsillectomy?

  1. Offer fluids through a straw to make drinking easier.
  2. Encourage the child to cough up any mucus right away.
  3. Encourage forceful nose blowing to relieve congestion.
  4. Discourage frequent throat clearing, nose blowing, and coughing.
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Correct answer: Discourage frequent throat clearing, nose blowing, and coughing.

Throat clearing, nose blowing, and coughing can cause bleeding at the surgical site.

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 "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026