A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. "Encourage your child to drink liquids through a straw." Using a straw can create negative pressure that may dislodge clots at the surgical site, increasing the risk of bleeding. Therefore, this is not recommended.B. "Notify the provider if your child is swallowing frequently." Frequent swallowing can be a sign of bleeding at the surgical site. It’s important to monitor for this as it may indicate that the child is swallowing blood, which could lead to serious complications.C. "Encourage your child to clear their throat as needed." Clearing the throat can cause irritation and increase the risk of bleeding at the surgical site. It is generally advised to avoid actions that might disturb the surgical site.D. "Notify the provider if your child has dark brown blood between their teeth." Dark brown blood can indicate old blood which is less concerning than bright red blood. However, any bleeding should be monitored, and bright red blood is of particular concern. The more immediate issue is frequent swallowing as it indicates active bleeding