A teaching plan for a patient with frequent episodes of laryngitis should include:
1. observing voice rest.
2. reducing smoking.
3. eating warm foods.
4. consistent environmental temperature.
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Patients with laryngitis are advised to rest their voice.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1227
OBJ: 5 TOP: Implementations for Laryngitis
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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