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Indications of Bleeding After a Tonsillectomy

by Cathy Parkes March 10, 2021 Updated: September 15, 2021

After a tonsillectomy, monitor for frequent swallowing or throat clearing - this may indicate bleeding at the incision site!

Family teaching after a tonsillectomy: no red liquids, straws, or spicy, hot, or crispy/coarse foods.

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Braden Scale: Pressure Injuries

A Braden scale score ≤ 18 indicates a patient is at risk for pressure injuries. In this case, take measures to prevent injuries of this type.

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Breath Sounds: Vesicular and Adventitious

"Vesicular" breath sounds are a normal finding upon auscultation (i.e., the sound air makes flowing in and out of lungs). "Adventitious" breath sounds are always abnormal!

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