The nurse includes in the discharge instruction to a patient who has had a microlaryngoscopy with laser removal of polyps to: (Select all that apply.)
a. be alert for massive swelling.
b. return to work in 3 days.
c. cough to expectorate blood.
d. observe 2 days of voice rest.
e. take opioids for pain.
B, D
Observation of voice rest for 2 days and return to work in 3 days are the basic instructions. There is minimal swelling or bleeding, and NSAIDs (not opioids) are used for pain control.
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