单选题
The nurse discusses with the 4-year-old child and parents the plan of care that will be implemented when the child returns from the throat surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse emphasize? A. Need for frequent coughing. B. Use of acetylsalicylic acid for pain, as needed. C. Ability to have ice cream right after surgery. D. Use of sips of clear liquids when awake and alert.
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】Once the child is alert, he may have sips of clear liquids. Eating enhances the blood supply to the throat, which promotes rapid healing. However, the child should start with clear fluids.