A patient visits the clinic and is diagnosed with acute laryngitis. The nurse should instruct the patient to:
A) Place warm cloths on the throat.
B) Inhale warm steam.
C) Limit speech.
D) Decrease fluid intake.
Ans: C
Feedback: Resting the voice and inhaling cool steam or an aerosol usually treat acute laryngitis. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics. Fluid intake should be increased.
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