Fluid style

The importance of fluid intake following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) can lead to battles with young children. A study shows that children will drink almost as much in eight hours following surgery when allowed to choose fluid intake as when fluids were pushed at given intervals.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The American journal of nursing 1993-07, Vol.93 (7), p.16-16
Main Author: Smith, A B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenoidectomy - nursing
Beverages
Child
Choice Behavior
Drinking Behavior
Female
Humans
Male
Medical research
Nursing
Postoperative Care
Surgery
Throat
Tonsillectomy - nursing
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Summary:The importance of fluid intake following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) can lead to battles with young children. A study shows that children will drink almost as much in eight hours following surgery when allowed to choose fluid intake as when fluids were pushed at given intervals.
ISSN:0002-936X
1538-7488