You are the nurse providing post-operative care for a 9 year old boy who is...

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You are the nurse providing post-operative care for a 9 year old boy who is 6 hours post-tonsillectomy. He is sleeping, but on routine observation you notice that his pulse has increased, he seems to be restless and trying to swallow frequently. Your immediate action would be:

Apply an ice collar to reduce discomfort

Allow child to keep sleeping and record observations

Wake him and offer some ice chips to suck

Check inside his mouth for any signs of bleeding and notify the physician