A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who is 3 hours post-operative uncomplicated tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions are appropriate post op care? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

A. Quiet activities and rest should be promoted to ensure the child is not overstimulated and to allow for proper recovery. B. Liquids should be given without straws to avoid potential injury to the surgical site. C. Monitoring the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) is essential, particularly in the first few hours post-surgery. D. Pain management is critical to ensure the child’s comfort and to help with healing. E. Applying an ice collar can help reduce swelling and pain after a tonsillectomy.