A client has a closed fracture of the nose. Which intervention is best when encouraging self-care for this client?
a. Advise the client not to eat or drink for 24 hours after sustaining the fracture.
b. Teach the client how to apply cold com-presses to the area to reduce swelling.
c. Urge the client to sleep without a pillow to hasten resolution of the swelling.
d. Reassure the client that his or her appear-ance will normalize after the swelling is gone.
B
After a closed fracture of the nose, the nurse will encourage rest and the use of cool compresses on the nose, eyes, or face to help reduce swelling and bruising. Avoiding eating or drinking and sleeping without a pillow will not hasten resolution of the swelling. Reassuring the client re-garding his or her appearance is not included in self-care.
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