What teaching is appropriate for a client with acute rhinitis and sinusitis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Using hot packs over the sinuses
b. Fluid restriction
c. Saline irrigations
d. Staying in a dry climate
e. Taking echinacea
f. Antifungal medications
A, C, E
Treatment of sinusitis includes the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin), analgesics for pain and fever, decongestants, steam humidification, hot and wet packs over the sinus area, and nasal saline irrigations. As complementary therapy, echinacea is recommended for the symptom of rhinitis. Antifungal medications, fluid restrictions, and staying in a dry climate are not recommended.
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