A patient is receiving anterior nasal packing for a nosebleed. What should be included in the instructions for this patient?
1. "Remove the packing in the morning.".
2. "The packing will stay in place for at least 5 days.".
3. "Return to the clinic tomorrow afternoon to have the packing removed.".
4. "The packing will be removed and new packing inserted in 2 days.".
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Rationale 1: Anterior nasal packs are usually left in place beyond the next morning.
Rationale 2: Anterior nasal packs are usually left in place for 5 days.
Rationale 3: Packing is usually left in place beyond the next day.
Rationale 4: Packing is not removed so that new packing can be inserted.
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