A nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings indicates that the child may be experiencing hemorrhage?

A. Incorrect – Diminished breath sounds are not a primary sign of hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy. B. Incorrect – Increased drowsiness could be due to pain medication or anesthesia effects, not necessarily hemorrhage. C. Correct – Frequent swallowing is a classic sign of post-tonsillectomy bleeding because the child may be swallowing blood. The nurse should assess for bleeding immediately. D. Incorrect – Elevated pain level is expected postoperatively but does not specifically indicate hemorrhage.