Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client recovering from a tonsillectomy?
1. Drink milk to promote healing.
2. Gargle with salt water.
3. Maintain good hydration.
4. Use a straw to drink.
3
Drinking milk does not promote healing and may encourage production of mucus. Gargling and drinking with a straw may disrupt the clot at the operative site and cause bleeding. Maintaining good hydration and eating soft foods are encouraged.
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