Which statement made by a client the day after a rhinoplasty indicates the need for clarifica-tion regarding responses to this procedure?
A. "I will take my temperature twice each day and report any fever to my doctor."
B. "I will wait until next month to have my photograph taken, after all the swelling is gone and I look my best."
C. "I will take acetaminophen instead of aspirin if I have pain so that I won't have any excessive bleeding."
D. "I will drink at least 3 quarts of liquids a day and use a stool softener so I won't have to bear down to have a bowel movement."
B
The final surgical result of a rhinoplasty will not be evident until at least 6 months after the sur-gery.
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