The nursing care for a client after rhinoplasty would include
a. administering aspirin to decrease inflammation.
b. changing nasal packing daily to prevent infection.
c. maintaining the client flat in bed to reduce edema.
d. observing for excessive swallowing to assess for bleeding.
D
Postoperatively, the nurse should assess for bleeding. While the client is sleepy from the anesthetic, excessive swallowing may be the only indication of bleeding.
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