The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who has had endoscopic sinus surgery for obstruction. The nurse instructs the client:
A)
"Sleep on your back or in a semireclining position only."
B)
"Irrigate your sinuses with warm saline solution."
C)
"Avoid blowing your nose and strenuous exercising for a week."
D)
"Sneeze with your mouth closed."
C
Explanation:
A)
These restrictions will reduce the chance of disrupting the surgical site and maintain patency of the sinuses. Sleep position is not restricted. A humidifier or saline spray is recommended. The mouth should be open when sneezing.
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B)
These restrictions will reduce the chance of disrupting the surgical site and maintain patency of the sinuses. Sleep position is not restricted. A humidifier or saline spray is recommended. The mouth should be open when sneezing.
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C)
These restrictions will reduce the chance of disrupting the surgical site and maintain patency of the sinuses. Sleep position is not restricted. A humidifier or saline spray is recommended. The mouth should be open when sneezing.
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D)
These restrictions will reduce the chance of disrupting the surgical site and maintain patency of the sinuses. Sleep position is not restricted. A humidifier or saline spray is recommended. The mouth should be open when sneezing.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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