When teaching a client with intermaxillary wiring, the nurse would instruct the client to avoid
a. carbonated beverages.
b. thick drinks.
c. using a water irrigation device.
d. vitamin supplements.
A
Alcoholic and carbonated beverages should be avoided because they can cause nausea and create fizz and foam in the back of the throat, leading to airway problems.
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