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Tonsillitis in children.
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A nurse is educating a group of parents about common childhood illnesses.
She explains that tonsillitis is a common condition in children and can be caused by various factors.
One of the parents asks about the causes of tonsillitis.
Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most accurate?
She explains that tonsillitis is a common condition in children and can be caused by various factors.
One of the parents asks about the causes of tonsillitis.
Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most accurate?
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Question 2:
A client’s mother is concerned about her child’s recurring tonsillitis.
She asks the nurse why her child keeps getting tonsillitis.
Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
She asks the nurse why her child keeps getting tonsillitis.
Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
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A nurse is assessing a child who has been brought in with a sore throat and fever.
The nurse suspects tonsillitis and knows that certain signs and symptoms are indicative of this condition.
Which of the following should the nurse consider? (Select all that apply).
The nurse suspects tonsillitis and knows that certain signs and symptoms are indicative of this condition.
Which of the following should the nurse consider? (Select all that apply).
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Question 4:
A nurse is explaining to a group of nursing students about the pathophysiology of tonsillitis in children.
She mentions that in bacterial tonsillitis, certain processes occur within the body.
Which of the following statements best describes these processes?
She mentions that in bacterial tonsillitis, certain processes occur within the body.
Which of the following statements best describes these processes?
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Question 5:
A client with suspected tonsillitis is brought to a healthcare facility.
A nurse knows that understanding the etiology of tonsillitis is essential for providing appropriate care to these patients.
Which of the following factors should the nurse consider when assessing this client?
A nurse knows that understanding the etiology of tonsillitis is essential for providing appropriate care to these patients.
Which of the following factors should the nurse consider when assessing this client?
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Question 6:
A nurse is caring for a child who has been admitted with a severe sore throat.
The child’s mother reports that the child has been having difficulty swallowing and has had a fever.
Upon examination, the nurse notes that the child’s tonsils are red and swollen, with white patches visible.
The child also has enlarged lymph nodes in the neck.
Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
The child’s mother reports that the child has been having difficulty swallowing and has had a fever.
Upon examination, the nurse notes that the child’s tonsils are red and swollen, with white patches visible.
The child also has enlarged lymph nodes in the neck.
Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
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A client presents to the clinic with a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever.
The nurse observes red and swollen tonsils with white patches, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, and bad breath.
The client also complains of a headache and abdominal pain.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the care plan?
The nurse observes red and swollen tonsils with white patches, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, and bad breath.
The client also complains of a headache and abdominal pain.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the care plan?
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Question 8:
A nurse is assessing a child who has been brought to the clinic with symptoms of tonsillitis.
The child’s symptoms include a severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, red and swollen tonsils with white patches, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, bad breath, headache, abdominal pain, and fatigue.
Select all that apply:.
The child’s symptoms include a severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, red and swollen tonsils with white patches, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, bad breath, headache, abdominal pain, and fatigue.
Select all that apply:.
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Question 9:
A nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with tonsillitis.
The child is experiencing severe throat pain and is refusing to drink fluids.
The nurse understands the importance of hydration in promoting recovery and preventing complications.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make to encourage the child to drink fluids?
The child is experiencing severe throat pain and is refusing to drink fluids.
The nurse understands the importance of hydration in promoting recovery and preventing complications.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make to encourage the child to drink fluids?
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Question 10:
A client with tonsillitis is prescribed antibiotics and is being discharged home.
The nurse is providing discharge education to the client and their family about the importance of completing the prescribed antibiotic therapy.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
The nurse is providing discharge education to the client and their family about the importance of completing the prescribed antibiotic therapy.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
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Question 11:
A nurse is developing a care plan for a child with tonsillitis.
Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan? (Select all that apply).
Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan? (Select all that apply).
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Question 12:
A nurse is caring for a child with recurrent tonsillitis who has been referred for a tonsillectomy.
The nurse understands that this surgical intervention is considered for which of the following reasons?
The nurse understands that this surgical intervention is considered for which of the following reasons?
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Question 13:
A client with bacterial tonsillitis has been prescribed erythromycin by their healthcare provider.
The nurse knows that this medication is used for which of the following reasons?
The nurse knows that this medication is used for which of the following reasons?
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